May is upon us, and with Mother's Day quickly approaching, it is the perfect time to reflect on how our mothers -- and other mentoring figures -- have helped shape our lives.
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 04.29.2012
This is a Leap Year and therefore we have been granted an entire extra day to add civility back into our busy lives. How will you spend your 16 extra waking hours?
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 04.02.2012
If you are finding your New Year's resolutions elusive, why not opt for some easily obtainable ones instead? In honor of 2012, here are 12 New Year's resolutions towards a better, and more polite, you.
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 11.17.2011
Yes, it is brave and noble to set (and stick with) long term New Years' resolutions. It is also admirable to include some moderate and easily achievable goals.
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 05.25.2011
September means back to school for many families, but for those of you in the working world I have a quick quiz. Think fast, True or False: ...
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 11.17.2011
With Mr. Steven Slater's Hollywood exit from the JetBlue flight, we at Mannersmith thought it might be time to remind gentlepeople everywhere there is...
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 05.25.2011
They say you never forget your first time. My first job requisition posting as a brand new human resources representative was back in the days when n...
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 11.17.2011
While I do not have the magic formula for finding the love of your life, I do have ten tips to get you started.
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 11.17.2011
There is nothing like a well written holiday letter. There are few things as painful as a poorly written holiday letter. As you reflect over the past year and compose your own, here are some guidelines to consider.
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 11.17.2011
This month's Mannersmith Monthly was written by our office fitness fanatic, Mannersmith Consultant, Marianne Cohen. January is here and the start of ...
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 11.17.2011
While we would all like to think the world would stop if we were unable to be in the office for the day, this is just not the case. Better to stay home and get well then to be the cause of a local outbreak.
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 05.25.2011
The marketing adage is that a happy customer may tell one or two of their friends. But an unhappy customer tells, on average, 11 others.
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 11.17.2011
As you prepare for the new year, here are some tips to help you work smarter, not harder in 2009.
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 05.25.2011
While traveling over the past few months, I have had my toothbrush case opened and toothbrush carefully inspected. As if I would use it again after those dirty gloves had touched the bristles!
Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 05.10.2012