Poised for Success by Jacqueline Whitmore

19 Sep

Win An Advanced Reading Copy of POISED FOR SUCCESS

Win an advanced reading copy of my new book, POISED FOR SUCCESS, before it hits the bookshelves in November!  I’ll personally autograph the book for my lucky winner. Hurry, this sweepstakes ends at midnight on September 23, 2011.  The winner will be chosen at random and will be notified by e-mail. Click here to enter. Good luck!

(If you don’t have a Facebook account, you can still enter the contest by clicking here.)

 

September 19, 2011 | Filed Under Poised for Success, Sweepstakes | 1 Comment 

Clothes the Deal: What You Wear to Work Really Does Matter

Business women spend countless hours on their education, networking, writing papers, getting credentials, taking workshops and classes — anything to stay competitive and get ahead, but a majority of them overlook their own visual résumé as part of the package.

Never underestimate the power of your own image. When you dress in a way that lets people know you have a sense of security, and present yourself in a professional manner, it makes a huge difference.

Call it “dress for success” or “dress for the job you want” — it’s more than an adage for women. Style and image have played and continue to play a crucial role in the career strategies and trajectories of many high-powered execs. How you look says a lot about you — whether you’re organized, lazy, fashion-forward, creative, or serious.

When you make an effort to present your best self, it shows respect for your employer, your job, and the career strata in which you aspire. When you dress sloppy, you send the message that your comfort and the way you like to dress are more important than your potential audience. When you dress well, you command the respect of your peers, and communicate what kinds of business opportunities you’d like to have. Read more

September 15, 2011 | Filed Under Dress for Success, Image and Beauty | 4 Comments 

My POISED FOR SUCCESS Business Cards Arrived!


My latest marketing tool just arrived — POISED FOR SUCCESS business cards!  A photo of the book is on the front and these business card etiquette tips are on the back:

  • Don’t offer your card early in conversation; establish a rapport first.
  • Always present your card with the print facing the recipient, and when you’re presented with a card, take a moment to acknowledge it before putting it away.
  • Present your business card to the receptionist when you visit a company so that he/she can announce your name and company properly.

Let me know what you think!

September 12, 2011 | Filed Under Business Cards, Poised for Success | 4 Comments 

Madonna Lacks Grace and Manners After Receiving Fan’s Gift

Choosing the right gift can be tricky, especially if you are giving something to a celebrity. An adoring fan learned the hard way that Madonna does NOT like hydrangeas after presenting her with the bouquet during the Venice Film Festival recently.

“You are my princess, thank you so much, I love you,” said the fan as he gave Madonna the flowers. Madonna, who is at the festival to promote her new film “W.E.,” accepted them with a smile and a “thank you,” but shortly after, cameras caught her making a face. And then the ultimate faux pas occurred when Madonna didn’t realize that her mic was on and she turned to her co-star and said, “I absolutely loathe hydrangeas. He obviously doesn’t know that.”

Now he does, Madonna, and so does the rest of the world. Is it so hard to accept a well-intentioned gift with a smile and leave it at that? What would you do if someone gave you a gift that you neither wanted nor liked? Should Madonna have acted more grateful and graceful? Please share your comments.

September 7, 2011 | Filed Under Gift Giving Etiquette, Regifting | 6 Comments