With offices in Toronto, Chicago, Palm Beach and San Francisco, Global Success Strategies, Inc. is strategically located to serve clients in America & worldwide. Our comprehensive consulting, coaching and seminar services are offered in person, online, and by telephone. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can add value to you and your business.
Holiday Party Tips:
Office parties are a wonderful time to network and increase your sphere of influence. Plan on circulating and meeting other people that you may know by face only. Think like an Ambassador and master the skills of "meet and greet." Make eye contact, smile and introduce yourself to people you may not know.
Company parties are generally motivated by managements desire to give employees a good time. They also function as an opportunity to observe the behavior of each and every attendee. If you and your partner are dressed appropriately, drink in moderation and are perceived to be well behaved, all is well. On the other hand, if you draw attention to yourselves by being over or underdressed, if you overindulge in alcoholic beverages or if your office party manners leave something to be desired, the management team will remember your behavior. This will not be to your advantage.
Don't leave anything to chance. Inquire about appropriate attire for the events you will be attending. Arrive on time, indulge lightly in the food and beverages, circulate and interact with your peers, colleagues and the management team. Be sure to express your appreciation for the party and when things seem to be winding down, leave the event.
Holiday Gift Giving:
Beyond the actual selection of the gift, give some thought to the wrapping of the gift. Packaging creates anticipation of something wonderful and it indicates that you have given considerable thought to all aspects of the gift. When presenting the gift in person, look in to the eyes of the recipient and express your best wishes for the occassion. Proper protocol when receiving a gift is to acknowledge the gift and send a hand written note on lovely stationery.
Give Thoughtfully: For a casual dinner or event it may be appropriate to bring gifts of food or wine, however for a special occassion a more appropriate gift would be arranged flowers, a book, special note paper or a bottle of something special to be opened later. A "thank you" note after the party is appropriate.
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Global Success Strategies, Inc.
What started out as one woman's quest to make a difference in people's lives has grown into a world-renowned company and a powerful model for building confidence and self-esteem through effective communication and mastering the art of personal presence required by the leaders of today. "I am always impressed with the quality of people and size of the companies my consulting and training programs attract" says Gloria Starr - who continues to position her company for the global marketplace. There is nothing more satisfying to me than seeing my clients achieve the results they deserve.
If you or someone you know would like to increase their sphere of influence, contact Global Success Strategies at 866-239-2422 or 704-992-6665.
Image and Etiquette Certification Programs:
March 2004. Click here for complete details and to fill out the New Consultant's Questionnaire.
Recent graduates of the program are from Moscow, the Netherlands and South Carolina. We have a Dream, a Theme and a Team, why not join us soon and reach your personal and professional goals as a Certified Image and Etiquette Consultant.
In the News: Ms. Starr is a Charter Member of the Society for the Advancement of Consulting. Recent articles on and/or written by Ms. Starr have appeared in Sales and Marketing Management, FabJob.com, The Chartered Management Institute - Hong Kong and Women's World.
Articles by Ms. Starr on Impression Management, Etiquette and the Social Graces and Powerful Communication Skills can be read by clicking here. These articles are available to you free of charge to reprint in trade journals. Please include full contact information for Ms. Starr and a link to her web site.
Happy Holidays and Wishes for Continued Success to each and everyone of you! Gloria Starr.
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