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Five Professional Image Tips Thanks to Marco Rubio’s Boots!

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What message do these boots send? Source: @MikieBarb / Michael Barbaro

What would the media say about your professional image?

The run for Presidential office has taken a turn. A shift from the pressing issues of the economy and global warming to the significance of Republican Senator Marco Rubio’s shiny black boots! Of course, this focus on fashion is a direct attempt at fellow Republican opponents to sway public opinion to believe Rubio is a weaker candidate for wearing more effeminate, fancy shoes. [Read more…] about Five Professional Image Tips Thanks to Marco Rubio’s Boots!

Build Employee Morale on a See-S.A.W.

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Weeee! Up in the air, down to the ground. Then up and down. All the while giggling while our feet tap the group to propel us up once again! I have such fond memories of riding on a see-saw when my kids were young!

This fond memory came flooding back to me after I watched a very passionate Ted Talk by the late Rita Pierson called “Every Kid Needs a Champion.” In this powerfully short talk, Pierson hits home the importance of positive, open-minded communication between teacher and student. In an article written by Pierson for Huffington Post she wrote: “Positive, healthy relationships rely on clear communication. Without it, misunderstandings occur and intentions are misinterpreted.” [Read more…] about Build Employee Morale on a See-S.A.W.

Five Tips to Transition Your Wardrobe from Summer to Fall!

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Five-tips-to-Transition-ImageDo you have a favorite summer work dress? Is it in a color or style that flatters your silhouette? I have a couple of those dresses in my wardrobe. I am NEVER ready to take these pieces out of commission to prepare my wardrobe for the impending colder months.

Alas! You do not have to say goodbye so soon. For years, I have been cleverly “transitioning” my wardrobe from season to season.

Here are five tips to extending your professional wardrobe from summer to fall:

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Stage Your House – What About Staging Yourself?

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Fresh flowers are on the dining room table, furniture positioned just so and the house is wafting a hypnotic scent of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, your listing is ready to show!  You’ve meticulously staged your house, what about your image?  Your image will determine your fate; are you polished and poised for success?

Your image or personal brand has 2 main components: [Read more…] about Stage Your House – What About Staging Yourself?

Let’s Not Use a Selfie on LinkedIn

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The Importance of a Professional Looking Headshot!

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I have a little “test” for you.  Scroll through your connections on LinkedIn and look at each profile picture.  My question:  What is the first impression or detail you find for each?   I did this exercise while preparing for a workshop at Johnson & Wales University.

Here is what I found and my impressions: [Read more…] about Let’s Not Use a Selfie on LinkedIn