News
“Brand Awareness: Uncover Your Personal Brand to Achieve Success,” Atlanta Business Chronicle
Peggy Parks, president of The Parks Image Group Inc. was featured in article about claiming personal brand as a tool toward career advancement. “Everyone has a personal brand. You just need to uncover your talents and bring them to the surface,” Parks told to . . . read more
“Atlanta Proclamation Recognizes Civility Awareness Month for City,” Atlanta Daybook
Atlanta City Council: Declares May Civility Awareness Month Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell presented a proclamation in recognition and declaration of May 2015 as “Civility Awareness Month.” The proclamation was requested by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS, President of The Parks Image Group, Inc. Her request follows a similar proclamation made by the Atlanta City Council in May 2011.
Articles
Following are sampling of articles Peggy M. Parks has written as a guest etiquette and civility columnist for American City Business Journal’s How To blog. ACBJ is the parent company to the Atlanta Business Chronicle and its 39 sibling newspapers throughout the country. You’ll also find articles written by Peggy about getting control of clutter and reclaiming your desk, how to best pack for an upcoming trip, presenting a professional image; taking a stand and personal branding following the ACBJ articles.
How to Network When It Doesn’t Feel Natural,” American City Business Journals
Peggy Parks authored column published by the American City Business Journals How-To blog providing tips on ways to improve the networking experience, even when you would prefer not to network at all. To read her advice, please click here.
“Navigating Corporate Gift Giving During the Holidays,” American City Business Journals
American City Business Journals column by Peggy Parks about corporate gift giving and how to navigate what’s appropriate for coworkers. For more information, the complete article is available here.
“How to Make Body Language Work for You in Business,” American City Business Journals
American City Business Journals column by Peggy Parks about how to recognize—and correct where necessary—what our body language says about us. For more information, the complete article is available here.
“How to develop a culture of civility in your company (and make your business more successful),” American City Business Journal
American City Business Journals column by Peggy Parks about ways to develop a corporate culture of civility and the benefits to expect from its practice. For more information, the complete article is available here.
“Important Etiquette Tips for Business in Japan and Brazil,” American City Business Journals
American City Business Journals column in a two part series by Peggy Parks about etiquette differences and expectations for executives conducting international business. The first column looked at must-know etiquette considerations when doing business in France. In this column, Parks further explores the nuances of internal corporate culture and offers tips and insights for meeting and greeting in Japanese and Brazilian offices. For more information, the complete article is available here.
“Don’t Make These Etiquette Gaffes When Doing Business with the French,” American City Business Journals
American City Business Journals column by Peggy Parks about etiquette differences and expectations for executives conducting business in France. In the column, Parks explores the nuances of internal corporate culture and offers tips and insights for meeting and greeting in a French office. For more information, the complete article is available here.
“The Business Case for Civility in the Law Firm,” Daily Report
An article authored by Peggy Parks on recognizing incivility and preventing its unintended consequences within a law firm setting was published in the June 4 edition of the Daily Report. In the article, Parks notes that “Civility, defined as ‘polite, reasonable and respectful behavior’ is the cornerstone of that successful skill mix that can . . . read more
Additionally, please take a minute to read the following articles, and find out what Peggy M. Parks suggests about getting control of clutter and reclaiming your desk, how to best pack for an upcoming trip, presenting a professional image; taking a stand and personal branding.