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Feeling privileged. Helping dynamic young leaders to succeed on their college-to-career transition at Usher's New Look Foundation.

I had a wonderful time speaking on enhancing your brand image at Panasonic Automotive's Women Connect seminar. Many thanks to the impressive hosts Delphina Jones Turner and Ling-Ling Nie.

1. I can manage two sets of dining manners - private and public; 2. Etiquette makes you inauthentic; and 3. Being nice is all I need to succeed. I encounter many etiquette myths, but none more than these three. Rooted in our natural resistance to change and a misunderstanding of what etiquette is and how it is used in the 21st century, these myths continue to cause confusion and to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting. Yes, there was a time in which etiquette was used to keep us

Okay, I know you are thinking that it is April and it is much too late in the year to be talking about resolutions. But, considering that most of us have already abandoned our resolutions for 2014, I think it is the perfect time to share a list of easy to keep resolutions that will pay dividends all year long. And the best part is that these resolutions don't require listening to contrived conversations in a foreign language, suffering through a Zumba class in a smelly gym or

QUESTION: Recently, Estrin Education received a communication from a reader expressing her discomfort when a coworker pats the head of a client’s child. MY RESPONSE: Our increasingly global society yields many benefits, one of which can be a greater understanding and appreciation for other cultures and customs. But what happens if a custom from your culture is prohibited in another? For many people, it can be surprising to learn that a behavior they associate with warmth an

Do you dread your annual office holiday party? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. Sixty-two percent of Americans say they would rather go to the dentist than attend an office holiday party. (Okay, I made that up, but it's believable, isn't it?) Anyway, you don't have to suffer. In fact, following a few simple tips can turn even the most tortuous event into a networking bonanza - and you might even have a bit of fun too. Dare to dream! 1. Have a Plan. You won't (thankfu