The Simple Art of Business Etiquette, Jeffrey L. Seglin
The Simple Art of Business Etiquette, Jeffrey L. Seglin
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The Simple Art of Business Etiquette
How to Rise to the Top by Playing Nice

Author: Jeffrey L. Seglin

Narrator: Lloyd James

Unabridged: 4 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/02/2019


Synopsis

From ethics columnist and Harvard lecturer Jeffrey L. Seglin, discover practical tips for succeeding professionally by succeeding socially.Practicing business etiquette doesn’t mean pretending to be someone you’re not. Brimming with practical, up-to-date tips on minding your business manners, The Simple Art of Business Etiquette guides you through the tricky territory of office etiquette with real-life stories and workplace scenarios. Become attuned to body language (Don’t gawk at others during meetings or at any other time. It’s creepy.) Engage in thoughtful introductions (Don’t guess at someone’s name if you don’t remember it.) Practice proper email etiquette (Do you really want to be the jerk who sends annoying emails around the office?) Curtail office conflicts (Never punch anyone in the workplace. Never.) Exhibit workplace sensitivity (Listen to your coworkers without cutting them off.) Plus, decode the fifteen most commonly used phrases in business.The Simple Art of Business Etiquette proves that minding your manners goes a long way toward successfully advancing your career.

About Jeffrey L. Seglin

Jeffrey L. Seglin is a journalist, author, and lecturer. He is currently a faculty member and director of the communications program at Harvard Kennedy School. His weekly column on ethics, The Right Thing, is syndicated in newspapers in the United States and Canada.

About Lloyd James

Lloyd James has been narrating since 1996, has recorded over six hundred books in almost every genre, has earned six AudioFile Earphones Awards, and is a two-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award. His bestselling and most critically acclaimed performances include Elvis in the Morning by William F. Buckley, Jr., Ben Hur by Lew Wallace, Searching for Bobby Fischer by Fred Waitskin, and Mystic Warrior by Tracy and Laura Hickman. Lloyd's background as a performer includes extensive work in classical theater and folk music. He lives in Maryland with his wife and children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chloe on November 15, 2022

The Simple Art of Business Etiquette: How to Rise to the Top by Playing Nice, was a very intriguing read for me. It seems to be a great beginners guide into the corporate world, ranging from hiring to even the relationships in the workforce. The way that Seglin words his writing is what I would cate......more

Goodreads review by anselm on April 01, 2025

Essential Etiquette The Simple Art of Business Etiquette has some good tips on some faux pas situation such as gifts and inter-personal relationships. Outside of these good tips, the book lacks in-depth explanations other than to avoid being a jerk to anyone in the workplace. This is an easy book to......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on April 08, 2019

While the book overall is full of good advice, it basically boils down to "don't be an asshole". If you understand that, you've already got a grasp on the majority of this book.......more


Quotes

“A fun and fast guide on how to engage productively in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. This book has helpful tips for first-time hires and career veterans alike. It’s an entertaining read. I highly recommend it!” Gus Tai, Silicon Valley venture capitalist

“Seglin has written a fantastic guide for anyone facing an unreasonable boss, a tipsy holiday party crush, an intimidating salary negotiation, or just another bleary Monday―in other words, anyone navigating the contemporary workplace.” Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich, author of Any One of Us