Dave Guerra (the official blog): February 2015

23 February 2015

ETIQUETTE WEEKEND #15

10 February 2015

You have to live by your business calendar and keep your personal calendar flexible.

You have to live by your business calendar and your personal calendar has to be nothing but flexible.

It's that simple. Your business calendar is your bread and butter but your personal calendar is your world. Things happen such as the kids get sick, school plays, field trips, going to the beach at the spur of the moment, and so on.

Keep your business appointments but do not for one second avoid your personal responsibilities. Whether you are at the top of the corporate ladder or in an entry level position or anywhere in between you have to take care of yourself and your family. Otherwise, they will become a distraction. As a businessperson, I for one do not like distracted employees. The distraction does not bring value to the company. In fact, it could hurt the company's mission. See where I am going with this?

Keeping your personal calendar flexible is essential. You have to be ready for the unexpected. For the most part, your business calendar is probably the most rigid thing you will encounter in your life. Stay flexible my friends.

Thank you,
David Guerra

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09 February 2015

ETIQUETTE WEEKEND #14

In case you missed it this weekend, here are ETIQUETTE WEEKEND links I shared.

ETIQUETTE WEEKEND is a Twitter (@daveguerra), Facebook (facebook.com/thedavidguerra), Google+ (plus.google.com/+DaveGuerra) project where I post and share links to websites and online articles that are all about Etiquette (Business, Interpersonal, Professional and Personal).

1. Keys to Business Etiquette
http://beforeitsnews.com/celebrities/2014/09/keys-to-business-etiquette-6-2470364.html

2. Dos and don’ts of corporate happy hour
http://blog.ctnews.com/gettowork/2014/09/19/dons-and-donts-of-corporate-happy-hour/#26872101=0

3. Business Holiday Cards Etiquette- When Professional Translation Is Necessary
http://netqos.eu/posting-business-holiday-cards-etiquette-when-professional-translation-is-necessary.htm

4. Courtesy is required, no matter what method of contact
http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/09/20/etiquette-does-change/dz1gCwxutmJo2Xc4RXqurM/story.html?p1=Article_InThisSection_Bottom

5. Modern Etiquette: Meetings still matter
http://business.asiaone.com/news/modern-etiquette-meetings-still-matter

6. Survey Reveals Which Habit is Biggest Breach of Workplace Etiquette
http://www.wdtv.com/wdtv.cfm?func=view&section=5-News&item=Survey-Reveals-Which-Habit-is-Biggest-Breach-of-Workplace-Etiquette-18287

7. Customer Service Follow-Up
http://jodiblackwood.com/customer-service-follow

8. What Does a Thank You Note Say About You?
http://www.executive-impressions.com/blog/what-does-a-thank-you-note-say-about-you

9. 10 Wedding Etiquette Myths About Planning Your Wedding
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-taylor/10-wedding-etiquette-myths_b_5860314.html

10. [about online etiquette] Australian Plus Size Business Forced To Leave Facebook & Close Its Doors
http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2014/09/25/australian-plus-size-business-forced-leave-facebook-close-doors/

Thank you,
David Guerra

I invite you to follow me on Twitter: @daveguerra • visit my website: www.daveguerra.com

To order your copy of The Walking Leader: Amazon Paperback / Amazon Kindle | Barnes & Noble

Here are some Technorati Tags: • Great To Follow • The Walking Leader • Etiquette • Etiquette Weekend • Personal Etiquette • Professional Etiquette • Dave Guerra • Leadership • Leading • Leadership Development • Professional Development • Lead, Follow, or Get out of the way • Ready, Fire, Aim! • If it ain't broke, break it. • Hire Crazies • Ask dumb questions • Pursue failure • Spread Confusion • Ditch Your Office • Read Odd Stuff • Avoid Moderation • Higher, Admire, Desire, Require, Satire, Inquire, On Fire, All Possible Scenarios • Give to the American Red Cross • Hire A Hero

02 February 2015

ETIQUETTE WEEKEND #13

In case you missed it this weekend, here are ETIQUETTE WEEKEND links I shared.

ETIQUETTE WEEKEND is a Twitter (@daveguerra), Facebook (facebook.com/thedavidguerra), Google+ (plus.google.com/+DaveGuerra) project where I post and share links to websites and online articles that are all about Etiquette (Business, Interpersonal, Professional and Personal).

1. References and Professional Etiquette
http://allnurses.com/nursing-and-professionalism/references-and-professional-949091.html

2. [slides] Professional Communication Etiquette
http://www.slideshare.net/razmik1/professional-communication-etiquette

3. Top 5 Workplace Etiquette Breaches in an Open Office Space
http://imgfave.com/search/top%205%20workplace%20etiquette%20breaches%20in%20an%20open%20office%20space

4. Put Down That Sandwich! (and Other International Business Etiquette Tips)
http://blog.accountemps.com/put-down-that-sandwich-and-other-international-business-etiquette-tips

5. 7 Rules Of Texting Etiquette Every Professional Needs To Know
http://www.businessinsider.co.id/texting-etiquette-rules-2014-9/

6. 11 Money-Etiquette Issues, Solved
http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/money/money-etiquette/11-money-etiquette-issues-solved

7. Office Etiquette for a Variety of Holidays
https://www.careeraddict.com/12125/office-etiquette-for-a-variety-of-holidays

8. 38 Tips On Social Media Etiquette For Business
http://www.business2community.com/social-media/38-tips-social-media-etiquette-business-01012554

9. Tip Etiquette: Marriott's Envelope Please program urges hotel guests to tip housekeepers
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marriott-s-envelope-please-program-urges-hotel-guests-to-tip-housekeepers-1.2768307

10. The new rules for today’s tools
http://www.cliseetiquette.com/2014/09/19/rules-todays-tools/

Thank you,
David Guerra

I invite you to follow me on Twitter: @daveguerra • visit my website: www.daveguerra.com

To order your copy of The Walking Leader: Amazon Paperback / Amazon Kindle | Barnes & Noble

Here are some Technorati Tags: • Great To Follow • The Walking Leader • Etiquette • Etiquette Weekend • Personal Etiquette • Professional Etiquette • Dave Guerra • Leadership • Leading • Leadership Development • Professional Development • Lead, Follow, or Get out of the way • Ready, Fire, Aim! • If it ain't broke, break it. • Hire Crazies • Ask dumb questions • Pursue failure • Spread Confusion • Ditch Your Office • Read Odd Stuff • Avoid Moderation • Higher, Admire, Desire, Require, Satire, Inquire, On Fire, All Possible Scenarios • Give to the American Red Cross • Hire A Hero