Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable. - Jean de La Fontaine Judging from this quote, you can see how important some think it is to have discretion. We tend to agree. A successful personal brand rightfully includes discretion. By discretion we mean the important quality of behaving or speaking so as to avoid causing offense to others or revealing private or confidential information. It’s important to protect sensitive

Two steaming cups of coffee- so enjoyable to drink with someone while having a fun and leisurely conversation. But did you know that asking someone out for coffee because you're seeking some career advice is also a useful tool to advance your career, when used wisely? When you ask them out, refrain from saying you want to "pick their brain" - it sounds much more professional to put it in terms of "seeking some career advice". You should offer to pay for the other person’s cof

No, we aren't off our rockers in wishing you a Happy New Year! We just consider fall the season of renewal and rejuvenation - almost like the start of a new calendar year. September is the new January. After a leisurely summer, September seems to have so much energy and promise attached to it, don't you think? Professionals head back to work after the long Labor Day weekend, cooler weather replaces warm summer breezes, children start a new school year, and wardrobes soon get