On Nov. 16, 2015 American City Business Journals published a column by Peggy Parks about corporate gift giving and how to navigate what’s appropriate for coworkers. For more information, the complete … [Read more...]
Civility During Troubling Times
The past week and a half has been a trying time for us all. As a French-American woman, my heart aches for Paris. As a citizen of the world, my heart also aches for Syrian refugees who encounter … [Read more...]
Is Your Backpack Driving People Crazy?
As you know, I've been traveling a lot, which means I have a bone to pick with backpacks. It's not backpacks themselves that are the problem. They are very handy for travelers and hikers who want to … [Read more...]
Wedding Photographer Says Guests’ Smartphones Are Ruining The Big Day
I've just been reading about a professional wedding photographer who has been lashing out at certain guests. Why? Because, he claims, they are ruining weddings, and making his job harder, by taking … [Read more...]
How to Make Body Language Work for You in Business
On Oct. 29, 2015 American City Business Journals published a column by Peggy Parks about how to recognize—and correct where necessary—what our body language says about us. For more information, the … [Read more...]