BlogHide Resteemsheididulebohn (29)in leadership • 4 years agoYou Can Become a Good Listener — and You ShouldIf you ask the average person, are you a good listener? They’ll probably say yes. But the truth is, most of us aren’t — at all. Between technology and the rapid changes we’re constantly absorbing…heididulebohn (29)in etiquette • 4 years agoWhy Is It Important to Understand Social Codes?My earliest memory is me as a small child with my mother. We are at O’Hare International Airport. I’m crying because I already miss my dad, and I just dropped my toy; I watched it fall through the…heididulebohn (29)in manners • 4 years agoWhy Is It Important to Understand Social Codes?My earliest memory is me as a small child with my mother. We are at O’Hare International Airport. I’m crying because I already miss my dad, and I just dropped my toy; I watched it fall through the…heididulebohn (29)in etiquette • 4 years agoHow I Became Passionate About Social Codes“Be cosmopolitan!” That’s what my dad used to say to me during our travels when I was a child. This meant I should make the effort to learn and respect the customs and behaviors of all cultures, in…heididulebohn (29)in etiquette • 4 years agoSocial Codes that Have Withstood the Test of TimeIn honor of Valentine’s Day, February is a good month to look at some social codes that have withstood the test of time. Especially if you have a date-date, a date with friends, Valentine’s Day, or…heididulebohn (29)in etiquette • 4 years agoThree Social Codes that Outlived Their WelcomeIn observance of Valentine’s Day and in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, let’s remind ourselves of some social codes that had outlived their time. While I recently wrote about…heididulebohn (29)in covid19 • 4 years agoHow Do You Avoid an Awkward Introduction During an Epidemic?The proper way to introduce yourself is something I’m consistently asked about during etiquette training. Most people default to the handshake, which is what I instruct. Others love to go right in…heididulebohn (29)in etiquette • 4 years agoHow Do Social Codes Change With Changing Times?“Hello, I don’t think we’ve been introduced… A pleasure to meet you.” Can you guess which famous movie character gave this perfect, polite introduction? The answer is C-3PO — that’s right, it’s a…heididulebohn (29)in covid19 • 4 years agoWhat Does Kindness Have to do with COVID-19?If there’s ever a time to start “being kind,” it’s now. Remember, it’s always free to be kind. As the world evolves rapidly to address the COVID-19 virus, social codes are adapting with it. Think…heididulebohn (29)in leadership • 4 years agoWhy is Today’s Etiquette so Important for Tomorrow’s Leaders?Technology has a continual impact on our lives and etiquette has needed to evolve in order to keep us polite and efficient. Tomorrow’s leaders know this, and have an advantage over those who do…heididulebohn (29)in etiquette • 4 years agoThere Are Cross-Cultural Etiquette Rules that Everyone Should KnowThese days, when we think about cross-cultural etiquette rules, and which rules work where, our first thought is probably not about our next trip to Paris, or Rome, but rather our next Zoom meeting…heididulebohn (29)in etiquette • 4 years agoHow Do I Know I Am “Culturally Competent” Enough?I’m often asked by travelers and global business people alike, “How will I know when I’m culturally competent ‘enough’?” My answer is always the same, “You will be culturally competent ‘enough’…heididulebohn (29)in leadership • 4 years agoDon’t Let Shame or Embarrassment Hold You BackHave you ever been in the position where you thought to yourself, “I know I should know this stuff, but I don’t….” Or, “has anyone else has noticed that I don’t have a clue about this?” Well, when…heididulebohn (29)in leadership • 4 years agoToday’s Leaders Need to Be Able to Communicate Across CulturesAs the global pandemic endures, so does our need to be culturally competent so that we can effectively communicate across the planet. As a species we need to come together. We have a common goal —…heididulebohn (29)in leadership • 4 years agoWhat is the Most Underrated, Necessary Skill for Success in a Global Workplace?Working professionals in almost every industry share a need they may not be aware of, the need for cultural competence. Whether you work in an office or a factory, in today’s increasingly global…heididulebohn (29)in generationgaps • 4 years agoDon’t Let Generational Gaps in Etiquette Be a Reason You Don’t SucceedAs I prepared to write this article, I asked my friend, a retired college professor, and mother of three, what she sees as the most significant generational gaps regarding communication today. She…heididulebohn (29)in etiquette • 4 years agoEtiquette, an Antidote to Sexism in the WorkplaceAugust 18, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. The Suffrage movement was decades old by the time…heididulebohn (29)in socialmedia • 4 years agoHow to Perfect the Art of Small Talk in the Social Media EraMy version of heaven is a crowded room full of people I have never met before. Interestingly, the same scenario used to be my husband's vision of hell. My fear is I won't be able to talk to everyone…heididulebohn (29)in leadership • 4 years agoBe Authentic, but Adapt When You Need ToIt's tough to be a square peg in a round hole, but how do you know you're the square peg? Authentic leadership begins with a good sense of self, yet it straddles reasonable adaptation to stay…heididulebohn (29)in socialdistancing • 4 years agoWhat Do You Do When People Balk at Social Distancing?It is puzzling when something seemingly straightforward and benign to one person, can be menacing to others. I suppose a global pandemic can bring out the best and worst in us. These days, "How do…
