Never have I posted someone else's video in my blogs. Here's the thing. In business etiquette, we talk about networking. We talk about connecting with others. We talk about promoting others and how to promote ourselves at the same time. That doesn't mean we arbitrarily go around posting great works from others. There's too many to choose from.
But this time I couldn't help it.
Watching this video made me feel. Made me crave something. Made me determined to continue building the community of amazing and unique people who want to make a difference in the world. And it made me think about all those missed opportunities due to that voice in my head that asks on a daily and sometimes hourly basis,
"Who do you think you are?"
Who do you think you are to believe that you can have more of life than what you've been offered? Who do you think you are to believe that you can make an impact in this world? Who do you think you are to follow your unrealistic dreams? Who? Who? Who...
Michael Port spoke of love, "You know the whole, whole room feels different now. Like we can do anything... That's love. Actually. It's all around us. That's big! See, that's what I'm talking about when I say 'Revolutionary'!" I couldn't help being moved.
And love really is revolutionary! Love is what makes Etiquette at Hand so important. We all know manners are important. Some of us practice them more often or more seriously, or even better than others. And some think we "got" it when in fact, we don't. Not really. Because though it does matter that we use proper etiquette for the proper situations, what really matters is the etiquette for how we treat each other; love each other.
Etiquette is love.
My definition of etiquette is, "the consistent display of courtesy to all people at all times" and that, my dear friends, is love.
See, here's the thing. When we make the decision, the commitment, that no matter how rude people are to us, we will respond with politeness; no matter how rushed we are, we will take the time to show patience; no matter how angry we are, we will respond in a civil and courteous manner; then we are acting in love. We are creating a safe environment in which we and others can explore and fail and thrive. Together. And in this process, we are creating love.
Who do I think I am? I am Carrie Glenn, the Etiquette Expert that stands up for love and kindness and equality.
So who do you think you are? Comment below to share who you are and what you stand for.
Signing off,
Carrie Glenn, the Etiquette Expert
Please remember to Practice Politeness!
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Carrie Glenn is the founder of Etiquette at Hand. She helps entrepreneurs develop their professional edge so that they can take command of the room, negotiate like a pro and network with those around them in any situation. She is an expert speaker and coach in business and career etiquette, effective communication and powerful presentation. From the boardroom to the dining room to the bedroom, her unique training provides powerful social skills that deliver results.
Through her services as a key note speaker and author, seminars, training programs, one-on-one coaching and online mentorship programs and products, she is delighted to empower clients to learn how to confidently reach their career and relationship goals.
