Creating Positive Images for Professional Success
Creating Positive Personal Images for Professional Success is a book filled with guidelines for success in both private and public life. It is directed to young adults just entering the work world as well as to people who want to move up in their chosen profession. Guidelines are provided for projecting a positive personal image, for communicating effectively in multiple ways, for maintaining positive relationships in social and professional life, and for becoming a respected professional.
Some people will need the basics which are certainly included here, but others will want to know more about how to move up in the profession in which they are already involved. That information is included as well!
Topics are specific, ranging from how to be comfortable when talking with new acquaintances, to how to respond to inappropriate language in the workplace. Other topics are more general with discussions of items ranging from the use of social media to gift-giving among colleagues. In essence the book provides guidelines for success as a professional worker.
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Creating Positive Images for Professional Success
Creating Positive Personal Images for Professional Success is a book filled with guidelines for success in both private and public life. It is directed to young adults just entering the work world as well as to people who want to move up in their chosen profession. Guidelines are provided for projecting a positive personal image, for communicating effectively in multiple ways, for maintaining positive relationships in social and professional life, and for becoming a respected professional.
Some people will need the basics which are certainly included here, but others will want to know more about how to move up in the profession in which they are already involved. That information is included as well!
Topics are specific, ranging from how to be comfortable when talking with new acquaintances, to how to respond to inappropriate language in the workplace. Other topics are more general with discussions of items ranging from the use of social media to gift-giving among colleagues. In essence the book provides guidelines for success as a professional worker.
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Creating Positive Images for Professional Success

Creating Positive Images for Professional Success

by Patsy Johnson Hallman
Creating Positive Images for Professional Success

Creating Positive Images for Professional Success

by Patsy Johnson Hallman

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Overview

Creating Positive Personal Images for Professional Success is a book filled with guidelines for success in both private and public life. It is directed to young adults just entering the work world as well as to people who want to move up in their chosen profession. Guidelines are provided for projecting a positive personal image, for communicating effectively in multiple ways, for maintaining positive relationships in social and professional life, and for becoming a respected professional.
Some people will need the basics which are certainly included here, but others will want to know more about how to move up in the profession in which they are already involved. That information is included as well!
Topics are specific, ranging from how to be comfortable when talking with new acquaintances, to how to respond to inappropriate language in the workplace. Other topics are more general with discussions of items ranging from the use of social media to gift-giving among colleagues. In essence the book provides guidelines for success as a professional worker.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781610487788
Publisher: R&L Education
Publication date: 06/21/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 122
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

Patsy Johnson Hallman is a retired university educator and administrator whose life is focused on family, teaching, leadership, community, and writing. She is best known for her books and presentations on life skills, folklore, and teaching success. Her career as an educator has included teaching at all levels, kindergarten through university. In addition, she has served as a university administrator for the past 11 years. Hallman received the University's Distinguished Professor Award several years ago; however, in addition to her interest in teaching excellence, her interests in service have led to state and national professional leadership roles and to much local community service.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments and Dedication

Unit IPersonal Image

Ch.1 Projecting a Positive Personal Image
Ch.2 Creating an Image with Clothing
Ch. 3 A Positive Image in Public Places
Ch. 4 As a Traveler
Ch. 5 At the Table
Ch. 6 As a Visitor


Unit II Effective Communication

Ch. 7 Introductions and Titles
Ch. 8 Practical Guidelines for Effective Communication
Ch. 9 Social Media


Unit III Relationships

Ch. 10 Guidelines for Relating to Others
Ch. 11 Responding to People Experiencing Life’s Major Events

Unit IV Professionalism

Ch. 12 Interview Skills
Ch. 13 The Professional at Work
'Ch. 14 Selected Professional Responsibilities
Ch. 15 Social Responsibilities at Work
Ch. 16 Growing Professionally

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What People are Saying About This

T. Hatcher

“The topics so well-presented in this book provide the guidelines for the employee we want in our company – the person who is set for success and upward mobility.”

Bruce Partain

“Dr. Hallman is the very person to write about professional success. Her numerous awards from state, area, and local levels are testimonies to her knowledge on the subject. We are so convinced of this that we named her ‘Citizen of the Year’ for our town in 2009!’”

Gwen Choate

“Young professionals who have the material in this book will have a step up in their quest for professional success. The topics on personal image, communication, relationships, and professionalism are right on target!”

Judy Abbott

“Patsy Hallman’s work at this university where she has successfully guided students into the professional world for over 30 years makes her an excellent person to write this book of guidelines for young professionals.”

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