The etiquette (and empathy) of virtual professionalism

Late to a Zoom meeting because you are “so busy?” Garbled reception on the phone because you are at the beach and those darn waves keep making noise? Way behind

Clients, Sales & Recent Changes in Conducting Business

As we think about handling client calls and sales during change, I encourage you to instead position that thought, or those thoughts, as engaging with clients/members and sales respectfully moving

Mastering the art of presenting well virtually

It’s been a while for what many thought would be temporary, remote work. Some of us have been doing it for years. Still, that was a blend of virtual and

Establishing, maintaining & even growing trust in times of difficulty

While people may be stressed, concerned and even distraught over what will happen to themselves, their job, their friends and family, this is a time when feeling safe, secure and

The ins and outs of podcasting

Over time there have been various methodologies for communication, exposure and promotion of ideas, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television and more.  Today, with “live” videos and broadcasts growing, podcasts have

Executives in the Tampa Bay area share their silver linings found during the COVID-19 pandemic

Crisis often acts as a crucible, compelling a reexamination of purpose. In his work as president of Sparxoo, a digital marketing agency in Tampa working with companies across a variety

The etiquette of the vastness of virtual work

Virtual work, off-site engagement and/or remote work is something most are experiencing, have experienced and/or will experience. It appears as though the vast world of being virtual is growing. Since

One Liners Sarasota/Manatee: Allegiant Airlines, Sunz Insurance and more

►Construction of the 6,300-square-foot Veterinary Medical Center, at 15205 Garnet Trail in Lakewood Ranch, has been completed. (Pictured above) ►Firmo Construction, in Sarasota, added new superintendent Andor Keresztes and promoted

UBS, Little Greek and more companies showing support to community during the COVID-19 crisis

This is not a story about what could have been done better, but what is being done right. And you can find what’s being done right by looking to local

The art of the ‘thank you’ note

“God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say ‘thank you?’” — William Arthur Ward With presents, invitations, referrals, hostess gifts and more having