Capitalization Competency: A Capital Idea
Are department names supposed to be capitalized? Do we submit something to the Administration and Finance Department or the administration and finance department? Does it make a difference if it’s […]
Entries by Mandi Stanley
REALTORS’ Leadership Development Program: A Quote to Remember
I know Jim Tunney. So, imagine my surprise to see him quoted on the mirror of the women’s restroom! Jim and I go back 20 years to my […]
Celebrating 20 Years as a Certified Speaking Professional
It was 20 years ago this week that I received my CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation through the National Speakers Association at the summer annual meeting and convention in New […]
Advice for Graduates: When To Use Snail Mail
Actually, this advice applies for all of us. Because high school and college graduates are busily addressing announcements and invitations and thank-you correspondence this time of year, we’ll focus on […]
Advice for Graduates: How To Address an Envelope
Following last week’s post regarding RSVPs, a number of parents responded with a request to address “addressing” envelopes. Graduates are mailing graduation announcements and invitations and thank-you notes, so I […]
Navigate Graduation Season with Grace and Gratitude
It’s that most wonderful time of year: graduation time. Each day is filled with awards days, ceremonies, senior banquets, graduation parties, showers, and family celebrations. So, at the request […]
Top Ten List of Executives’ Email Pet Peeves
Each year, Stanley Seminars, LLC, surveys leaders within various organizations and associations regarding the essentials of leadership and business acumen. For the executive communication section, we created a Top Ten […]
Dining Etiquette Wisdom From Student Leaders
In five minutes, this ballroom at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson is going to be buzzing with 140+ students from high schools throughout Mississippi. ECM (Electric Cooperatives of […]
How Do You Know When To Use Further or Farther?
Learning 365 new words a year is one of my perennial grammar goals.
What Is This? Wrong Answers Only
Seriously, though. I don’t know what it is. Last week, I had the pleasure of working with a select group of leaders nominated from an engineering firm at their Advanced […]
