May is Global Civility Awareness Month as set forth in Chase’s Calendar of Events. Here are 31 practical ways you can celebrate civility.Continue reading
8 October 2013 
Civility in the Workplace
8 October 2013 By 1 Comment
“Civility is not a mechanical act. Civility is a condition of the heart.” ~ Eloquent Bytes by Deborah King
A Dallas lounge made the morning news after they posted the names of individuals who did not show up for their reservations the night before on Facebook. As you can imagine, emotionally charged posts lit up their page. Some thought their decision was extreme and rude, while others appreciated their bold stand saying something must be done to hold people accountable.Continue reading
27 March 2013 
The Exhausting Pursuit of Perfection
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I am a recovering perfectionist. While some perfectionists feel pushed toward their goals, my inner critic kept me paralyzed in the land of ‘someday’. Someday, I will achieve mastery and be able to deliver a flawless performance. I embraced the saying, ‘practice makes perfect’, and was frozen in endless learning and rehearsal. After years of working with people I realized that I am not the only member of this club. Continue reading
Posting Photos on Social Media
“Nothing about being polite is simple. Being polite requires thought, planning, awareness, and self-control.” Deborah King
Imagine you are an honored guest at a wedding, graduation, funeral, or the birth of a baby, and you decide to use your phone to snap a few photos to share with your friends on social media. After all, the event is touching. Stop! Snapping and posting without permission could ruin, or at the very least tarnish, a friendship.Continue reading