Happy Memorial Day Weekend...

Just a quick post to show that I am determined to keep my word, and track record, for a weekly posting...I cut it a little close this week.  I'm excited about the long weekend.  Are you?  Historically this weekend is reserved for a fabulous time with my friend Amanda and the State Capitol Tour of our choosing.  No fears fans of "our journey to be the only two ladies who have visited all State Capitols by the time we are 80"...we are just postponing the trip a few months.  Instead, this weekend...well, this is what we are doing...

Bulk Trash pickup is scheduled for Tuesday, May 31...the deal is Matt cuts, I bag....say a prayer to mother nature in the hope our trees will come back (again) from the frost we had this past winter.  Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!

Taking A Compliment...

"Cute shoes!"
"These...?  I got them for $20 at Payless."

"You are a great rep, thank you for running these samples over so quickly."
"It's no big deal, it's my job."

"That dress looks great on you."
"Oh my gosh, I made it...I think it hangs longer on the left side...don't look too close at the seams."

This is a challenge to all of you out there who do this, including me...  STOP IT! Let's stop devaluing ourselves and demeaning those who give us compliments by learning to graciously accept them.  Whose with me?  Let's practice now...

"Cute shoes!"
"Thank you!"
"You are a great rep, thank you for running these samples over today."
"Thank you, I appreciate hearing that."
 "That dress looks great on you."
"Thank you, I recently learned to sew and made it myself."

Another good article by Karina Bland, from the Arizona Republic...

"Regardless of why I dodge compliments, I'm sending the wrong message. I'm trying to appear humble, but, instead, it probably makes me look less confident in myself and my abilities. And here's the thing: I am a persuasive person. If I keep this up, I could actually convince people that I'm not as great as they think I am, that it was some sort of fluke that I pulled off that outfit, that meal or that story, not because I have the talent or did the work."...Karina Bland

Click on the link for the entire article:  Taking A Compliment...

Name Badge...where does it go?

Ahhh...a nice and easy one for the week...

I attended two networking events recently and was struck by the amount of people who were incorrectly wearing their name badges on the left side.  So, I thought I would set everybody straight....according to me and the folks at Emily Post, the correct side to wear your name badge is on the right.  Now, there are always a few ladies who feel the need to put the badge right smack in the center of their bosom...or worse, on their hip.  What good does that do?  Folks, the purpose of wearing the badge on the right side is so that you can easily glance at the badge and make eye contact during your greeting.  This gives you a better chance of remembering that person's name, which is why we wear the name badges in the first place.

Right Or Left?  Where To Wear A Name Badge...

You've Got Style!



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Were you as in awe of the presence and composure of Kate Middleton on her wedding day as I was?  She was so poised and polished.  I love her style, not only fashion style, but the style in which she has handled her new royal life.  Seeing her on her wedding day inspired me put a little extra effort into my style all this week.  Below is a quick article on how you can put style into your everyday activities and interactions to reach and grow your audience.  Cheers to the newlyweds and cheers to your stylish success!

Rich Gee: How To Add Style To Everything You Do

Rich Gee is an Executive and Business Coach.  His website has some great pointers for self-improvement in the business world.  You can learn more about him on his website:  http://www.richgee.com/.