How many times a day do you hear something to this effect: “We need to meet to discuss this.” I would venture to say that it is quite a bit. However, what follows is an email chain like the following:

“Ok, what time is good for you?”
“Hmm, whenever, I’m pretty open.”
“Me too, do you have a time that you prefer?”
“Not really, whatever works for you.”
“Ok, how about 3:00?”

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The Golden Rule. This is a phrase that gets thrown around by mothers around the world at least a million times a day. In essence, it means that you should treat others as you would want them to treat you. While this may seem like a no-brainer for a kid, where does it fit into the adult corporate workplace? When your environment is described as a jungle and your advancement depends on climbing over people on the corporate ladder, where does an idea like the Golden Rule fit in?

Jo Ann Joy, the author of the article below, believes that not only does it fit in, but that it’s an essential key to being successful. Her article starts below, see the My Comments section for my take on it.

Observe the Golden Rule in Business

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When you are shaking hands, what are you thinking about? Do you even think about what you are doing? Believe it or not, a handshake can make or break a first impression. This is why I think that the article below is a great read for new and experienced professionals.

Here is the article by Kevin Eikenberry, my comments are at the end of the article in the My Comments section:

Make a Connection – Seven Secrets to Great Handshakes

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