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Written by: Dia Sutton

Political Savvy for the Average Employee - Click To Read Article
What can political savvy mean to the average employee in the workplace? If you have ever watched TV sitcom The Office you probably have a good idea of what political savvy is not about. While the office politics of The Office employees may seem funny on TV, in the real world of work these behaviors could kill your career or even get you fired.

Your E-Mail Name Could Hurt Your Career Advancement - Click To Read Article
What do email addresses like "Pookie Bear," "Hot Mama," and Sexy Stud" have in common. They could all hold up your advancement or even stop you from being hired.

Shout Out to the Disabled - Overcoming Ableism - Click To Read Article
What can one say about a category of people labled disabled. This category includes everyone from an elderly man experiencing chronic depression since the death of his wife, to a young blind woman, to a severely mentally retarded child, to a teenager with a mild learning disability, to a mother in a wheelchair, to a businessman with a disease that is progressively decreasing the physical functioning of his body? How can those of us who are currently able-bodied know how to treat people with disabilities?

Making the Transition from the Employee to the Supervisor - Click To Read Article
Most employees recognize and accept the fact that someone is "in charge." So you have a base already present from which to establish your authority within the group. From there, authority is established through your actions.

Political Savvy - What you can do! - Click To Read Article
When office politics and political savvy are mentioned, many think of selfish, deceitful, deceptive, sneaky, conniving individuals who are doing things like: -- Snitching to management -- Faking a romantic involvement -- Lying or covering the truth -- Playing dishonest games -- Discounting another's opinion or idea -- Back stabbing True, there are people who do exhibit these behaviors. The person who practices such devious politics does so at considerable risk. Practicing unsavory office politics may lead to being unwanted, in dead-end jobs, fired, sued or even punched in the face. However, to ignore office politics is to ignore those underlying forces that account for the differences in success and cooperation with coworkers, your supervisor and management.

The Motown Etiquette and Style Coach Maxine Powell - Click To Read Article
Very few people outside of the Motown entertainers know about Maxine Powell (finishing instructor, consultant, fashion designer) from Detroit, Michigan. Ms. Powell was responsible for the style and manners of the Motown entertainers.

Managing Your Multi-cultural Starship - Click To Read Article
This article was written years ago. It combines my love for StarTrek and my professional work in diversity awareness training and leadership development. (Yes, I was a Trekie and I still have my Startrek communcator.) I feel this article in still relevant to todays managers and superviors. What do you think?

Tips for Preparing for an Interview - Click To Read Article
Yo aid you in this competitive market,consider the following.

Poltical Savvy and Employees - Click To Read Article
Political savvy has little to do with one’s place in the hierarchy. All employees can use political savvy regardless of their position in the organization. The truth is you can engage in several activities without considering yourself a “political person.” For example: - relationship building - valuing diversity - persuasive communication - information gathering - networking - team involvement

Coping with Biases - Click To Read Article
After over 25 years in the field of Equal Employment Oportunity I can truthfully say discrimination is alive and well. It may be subtle but it still exists. Below is some advice to those may be victimized during the course of their career.

Your Email Manners On the Job - Click To Read Article
What does your email on the job say about you? Do you communicate electronically with grace and style? Or do you type like a grade-school kid using poor grammar with lots of typos, jargon and incomplete sentence? People will judge you by the email you send.

Luncheon Meetings - NoNos - Click To Read Article
Ms. Etiquette Question: Can you address lunch meeting etiquette? I am appalled at how many people speak with their mouth full...and I have to look at their chewed up food. Dr. Jo, Arizona

Political Savvy 101 - Click To Read Article
For those who are starting their career it is important for you to understand the importance of developing your political savvy skills in your workplace.

Interviewing for a Job – Some Dress Basic No-Nos - Click To Read Article
I have actually gotten depressed by client stories about how people dress for job interviews. So I am working on the premise that people just don't know - that nobody told them about some of the unwritten rules. In hopes of getting people gainfully employed I will spell out some of the basic no-nos. This is a first in a series of articles about appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews.

Politcal Savvy Tips for Work - Click To Read Article
Recently, I made a presentation on Political Savvy to a group of management interns and would like to share exerts from my presentation. Thought: • There are big Ps (Politics) which equate to the politics of Congress, major corporations, etc. • There are also little Ps which equates to the environment in which you work. Both are important.

Dr. Carter G. Woodson the "Father of Black History Month" - Click To Read Article
This is s shout out to Dr. Carter G. Woodson who is considered the "Father of Black History"

Disability Etiquette # 2 - Visual Impairment - Click To Read Article
This is a shout out to all my visually impaired friends and colleages.

Disability Etiquette # 1 Mobility Impairment - Click To Read Article
This is a shout out to all the disabled vets. This article gives important tips for posittive interactions with individuals with mobiity impairments. This is the first of a series of articles on successfully interacting with people with disabilities

Don't Drag a Dead Horse - Click To Read Article
In "Transitions, Making Sense of Life's Changes" by William Bridges, the transitions of life have three distinct stages (Endings, Neutral Zone and Beginnings). Bridges states we have a life time of transitions. However, it is very important to understand that before you can begin a new phase of your life, you must end the old phase. An ending is actually the first phase of the transition process and a precondition of self renewal. You must end before you can begin. Many times the endings are ones dealing with past experiences and thoughts. So don't drag a dead horse through the desert.

Boob Envy, I Don't Think So! - Click To Read Article
Just a thought!!! I have been busy checking people's workplace dress. What is going on? Where do people think they are going? Did anyone get my message? While some may say my discussion is really about my age - BOOB ENVY. I say there is another reason why I keep coming back to this subject.

Topics You Might Not Want to Share With Those You Supervise - Click To Read Article
Sometimes it is better to keep your mouth shut at work, especially with those you supervise.

You and Your Supervisor - Click To Read Article
How do you manage your supervisor? Check out this list from my new book Workplace Savvy

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Click To Read Article
Sexual harassment exists when unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature meets any of the following conditions: • A term or condition of employment. • The basis for an employment decision. • A disruption to the employee or the employee�fs work environment

Professional Presence - Click To Read Article
It has been over a two decades ago when Tom Peters wrote his article "The Brand Called You" in the magazine Fast Company. The idea is to differentiate yourself and your services from others. Instead of such terms as employee or manager you must think of terms such as "CEO of Me, Inc". Everyone brands you - politicians, marketers, your supervisor and coworkers. If you don't take control of your brand, you could be stuck with how others perceive you and not how you want to be perceived. Once you have identified your brand, you must work on establishing your professional presence and letting people know about you.

What I Learned About Leadership as an ANC Commissioner - Click To Read Article
Recently, I got a lot out of a a conversation at the supermarket about my leadership skills.

The Three B's of Dress - Click To Read Article
Dress and grooming does matter in the work place. If you want the job, look the part. If you want the promotion, look promotable. If you want respect, dress in a respectful manner.

TECHNOLOGY ETIQUETTE - Click To Read Article
The use of cell phones, Blackberrys, speakerphones, voice mail, email and faxes has become a way of life in business. However, the rules of etiquette have not always kept pace with the innovations of technology. Below are some guidelines on technology etiquette

Professional Presence: Brand Me! - Click To Read Article
What do you want people to think when your name is mentioned? When you walk into a meeting how do you want to be perceived? Are you new? Improved? Fast-acting? What is your brand?

More on Cubicle Etiquette - Click To Read Article
In cubicle environments, "common" courtesy is very important. A little bit of politeness goes a long way toward smoothing problems. Everybody should model good behavior and expect it from co-workers. Supervisors can play an important role in setting the tone, creating policies for healthy office culture, and, when necessary, negotiating conflicts between employees.

Cubical Etiquette - Click To Read Article
Lady Dianne on Workplace Etiquette Working in a CUBE

More on Political Savvy - Click To Read Article
More Political Savvy Tips

Workplace Etiquette: The Political Savvy Individual - Click To Read Article
At one time, it was assumed that office politics were played primarily by supervisors and managers who were attempting to climb the ladder of success, and executives who were still either climbing or trying to maintain. Not only are office politics tougher today, but the stakes are at their highest. In an era of organizations trimming down to reduce costs, corporate takeovers, downsizings, and mergers the use of political savvy is needed for survival.

What is Professional Presence? - Click To Read Article
In my book, "Workplace Etiquette, A Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Workplace", I discuss the concept of professaionl presence. This concept is applicable, no matter what industry or job you perform. But what is professional presence?

Dressing for Success - What Not to Do!!! - Click To Read Article
In an earlier article I discussed the three B's of dress at work. I stated that organizations did not want employees exposing the three Bs (boobs, belly and butt) at work. Today, I am adding a fourth B.

The Four B's of Dress in Today's Workplace - Click To Read Article
Lady Di speaks up!!! In an earlier blog I discussed the three B's of dress at work. I stated that organizations did not want employees exposing the three Bs (boobs, belly and butt)at work.

Professinal Presence: Brand Me! - Click To Read Article
The overarching objective of this article is to help people create their personal “Brand.” What do you want people to think when your name is mentioned? Are you new? Improved? If you don’t take control of your brand, you could be stuck with how others judge you and not how you want to be judged. Once you have identified your brand, you must work on establishing your professional presence and letting people know about you.

Etiquette in TV Court - Click To Read Article
It has come to my attention that people, particularly young people, have no clue as to how to act in a court of law, even if it is on TV. So in an effort to help people stop making a fool of themselves in TV court or any court, I have developed some guidelines.

Attracting A Mentor - Click To Read Article
Recently in a radio interview, I was asked how do you attract a mentor. This is a written response to that question.





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