Four Must-Know Points About the Business Card by Phyllis Davis 1. People are protective of their email addresses and other contact information. It is considered poor form to ask someone for their card without giving a specific reason for requesting it. After telling someone why you want their card, they may or may not provide…
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American Business Began in The Wild West
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…
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…
Create High Ethical Standards for Your Personal Life in 2024
Create High Ethical Standards for Your Personal Life in 2024 – by Phyllis Davis Don’t Get Caught With Spinach in Your Teeth The Ethos of Ethics and Etiquette in American Business -by Phyllis Davis Available April 1, 2024 Ethics is like insurance. Everyone needs it, but most don’t want to take the time to pay…
Titles Indicate the Company’s Hierarchal Roles
Titles Indicate the Company’s Hierarchal Roles – By Phyllis Davis A company is hierarchical, and titles represent the roles and responsibilities of each person holding a title. Employees with lower titles treat those with higher-ranking titles with greater respect and etiquette to create a positive and productive work environment. If you break down a company’s…
Ethics Defines All Companies
Ethics Defines All Companies Large Companies, Ethics impacts executives and managers and teams Have more than 500 employees in the company. In 2021, corporations in the U.S. made profits of around 2.77 trillion U.S. dollars In 2022, firms with more than 250 employees employed 55.21% of the private sector workforce in the US. Generated 56%…
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…
Staring? Or, a Fixed Gaze in the Workplace? – A Quick Tip
Staring? Or, a Fixed Gaze in the Workplace? – A Quick Tip -by Phyllis Davis Some may say etiquette is an old-fashioned way of conduct best left in the past. However, it is more important than ever as we learn to conduct ourselves in a hyperconnected world, whether we are interacting in person, via phone…
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…