- By Janika LeMaitre - To be engaging is to show that you are participating, meaning you join in with the conversation and you give...

- Written by Janika LeMaitre - Are you in the position of holding meetings? I mean, orchestrating a room full of people and ensuring they...

- Written by Janika LeMaitre - Every year you may come across the dilemma of choosing an appropriate and highly coveted gift. Perhaps...

- Written by Janika LeMaitre - How does it feel when someone doesn’t remember your name or mispronounces your name? Does it feel like...

- Written by Janika LeMaitre - You may ask why you should volunteer. My answer: Why not? Suppose you can improve your reputation through...

- Written by Janika LeMaitre - Clear communication when talking on the phone is underrated. You probably don't notice when someone knows...

- Written by Janika LeMaitre - In episode eleven of season four of Sex and the City, Samantha Jones meets Lucy Liu for a business lunch...

- Written by Janika LeMaitre - Here’s a scenario for you: You’re meeting a colleague at the hottest new restaurant in town. You don’t...

- By Maria DiLorenzo, Founder & CEO of MFD Style - Capsule wardrobes have become quite trendy over the last 10-years in the United States...

By Janika LeMaitre, Certified Business Etiquette & Personal Brand Consultant I love what I do for work; I help people confidently...

By Elizabeth Soós, Etiquette Expert, Entrepreneur I never thought I would hear the day when building a professional rapport, building...

By Maria DiLorenzo, Founder & CEO of MFD Style As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, I’m reflecting on the powerful...

By Catherine Wilson, Protocol Specialist, PDI-POA Board Director There is a lot of talk about mindfulness these days. Smart watches...

My gift list has returned! After much deliberation, I have updated the list and kept just a few items. Whether a colleague, client,...

Have you ever received a gift from someone you do business with and thought, "What on earth?" Gift giving and receiving during the...

When was the last time you were complimented on your correspondence? Being genuine and thoughtful are both easy to do when you know how....