American Business Began in The Wild Westby Phyllis Davis Business ethics and etiquette, the dynamic duo of workplace decorum, have been my companions for an impressive 40-year journey as an author, speaker, and corporate trainer. Picture me as the Sherlock Holmes of polite business conduct, navigating the intricate web of manners, ethics, and shifting trends…
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From Hollywood Red Carpet to Boardroom Guru: Phyllis Davis
From Hollywood Red Carpet to Boardroom Guru: Unlocking the Secrets of Communication and Ethics in the Modern Workplace (Cue dramatic music…) Hold onto your hats, communication connoisseurs! I’m Phyllis Davis, a seasoned actress-turned-ethics-and-etiquette expert. I am inviting you on a whirlwind tour of the evolving jungle that is American business… but this time, we’re packing…
Today’s Leadership Styles
Today’s Leadership Styles by Phyllis Davis Today’s leadership styles have changed since Jack Welch’s (1935-2020) rule as Chairman and CEO of General Electric (GE) between 1981 and 2001. In the 1980s, Welch was dubbed “Neutron Jack” (about the neutron bomb) for eliminating employees while leaving buildings intact. [image left, Jack Welch] Jack Welch’s leadership style often falls under…
Crime Does Pay . . . Until You Get Caught
Crime Does Pay . . .Until You Get Caught -by Phyllis Davis It’s a proven fact; crime does pay. . . until you get caught. In 2001 and 2002, I was on a 20-city media tour about Ethics and Etiquette in American Business. During my tour, I was asked about the corporate downfall of two…
Training a Gentleman
Training a Gentleman By Phyllis Davis Throughout history, booklets and treatises have been written to promote societal refinement and personal social graces. These written works enormously impacted the European Renaissance era and encouraged people to dedicate themselves to a lifetime of learning and personal excellence. Here are three popular historical books noted for their capacity…
Grammar Is an Expression of Your Literacy
Grammar Is an Expression of Your Literacy – By Phyllis Davis Ethics & Etiquette Expert in American Business I have a gift. After teaching Ethics and Etiquette in American Business for over 35 years, I have learned to laser in and access people after a brief conversation. I do not judge or attach biases; I…