Reading to Lead - Don’t Take the Last Donut
mmmmm….forbidden donut! Well, that’s actually author Judith Bowman’s point. Her latest book focuses on the “new rules of business etiquette”, and gives professionals the tools they need to be more confident and correct in any business setting.
Here’s a review care of John Hoover, the New York Times best-selling author of How to Work for an Idiot:
“Proper business etiquette is more than making nice with people you don’t know or don’t like. Bowman demonstrates how treating other people with dignity and respect, especially in business encounters, will pay rich dividends. It’s not about you anyway. It’s about them. It takes so little to make other people more comfortable (ie: cooperative) and it means so much.”
Personally, I was able to takeaway valuable hints in every chapter; introductions, small talk, networking, attire, even travel and international etiquette. Judith even includes a handy tipping guide that can help you out in every business travel situation!
I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to become more polite and polished in today’s business world.
Book List, Judith Bowman, Don’t Take the Last Donut
June 7th, 2007 at 12:35 am
True. Decency and respect should be observed. Professionals are classified differently from students and children and it would be a shame to lack any of those skills.
June 7th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
It’s sad that most people don’t have those qualities. Some of them are even worse, especially bosses, when it comes to the people they work with.