The Unwritten Rules of the Workplace: A Guide to Etiquette and Attire for Businessmen - Hardcover

Greenleaf, Clinton T., III

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9781934572566: The Unwritten Rules of the Workplace: A Guide to Etiquette and Attire for Businessmen

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ISBN 10: 193457256X ISBN 13: 9781934572566

Publisher: Emerald Book Co, 2010

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If you’re going into a new job—or entering the workforce for the first time—knowing the ground rules for properly navigating business life is essential to success. But to the uninitiated, the office can be a treacherous place—full of unspoken codes, silent expectations, and complicated hierarchies. The Unwritten Rules of the Workplace concisely explains business etiquette in down-to-earth language and shows businessmen how professional conduct and appearance can give them a significant competitive advantage. Author Clint Greenleaf shares the fundamental skills necessary to impress colleagues and bosses, and emphasizes the importance of integrity and gentlemanliness in the workplace. He shares practical tips on professional dress—from what “business casual” really means to tips on tying ties and polishing shoes. He also lays out the rules for communicating and interacting in the office—including advice on dating a coworker, handling office politics, and creating professional emails, business letters, and thank-you notes. A chapter on gaining employment walks you through creating a superior resume and acing even the toughest interviews.With the knowledge contained in The Unwritten Rules of the Workplace, any businessman can build his etiquette skills, develop an unbeatable professional demeanor, and feel confident walking into business situations of all kinds.

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About the Author:

Clint Greenleaf is the founder and CEO of Greenleaf Book Group. Greenleaf, named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc. magazine, is a leading publisher and distributor with several New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers. Clint, a CPA, sits on the University of Texas Libraries Board, blogs for Inc.com, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Money magazine, Inc. magazine, and Entrepreneur, and on Fox Business Network and MSBNC. Clint speaks about publishing and entrepreneurship across the country at conferences, seminars, and schools.

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