Author Archives: Kathy Sweeney

About Kathy Sweeney

Avid Writer; Secure In The Word; Solutions Provider For Improved Workplace Ethics

Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?

Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes? Groucho Marx Scene 1: Rural town department store circa 1970, before security devices Male Shopper: He folder the sweater he was thinking of buying and with direct eye contact … Continue reading

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DON’T HAVE TIME FOR THANK YOU?

Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.”
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Mannerly Conference Calls

Sharing this awesome slideshow with permission of the author. Enjoy ! 11 Business Etiquette Tips for Awesome Conference Calls | PGi from PGi

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A Smart And Ethical Mortgage Lender

This PDF is a very short story of a smart and ethical mortgage lender. Enjoy! Said-Wise-Employer_-I-want-my-workers-to-succeed.

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RIOT GEAR FOR WORKPLACE MANNERS

“A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot…” ― Robert A. Heinlein, Friday Re-read Robert Heinlein’s quote … Continue reading

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R E S P E C T ….. find out what it means to me

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners”
― Laurence Sterne, author
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Temptation

Whenever I start talking about ethics in the workplace those around me hear my passion and often chime in with their own opinions or experiences. Such is the case with one young woman who told me an inspiring story, which … Continue reading

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Violence, Ethics and Crazy People

Violence, ethics and crazy people in the workplace…sometimes it is difficult to ascertain which one you may be dealing with but keeping that “moral compass” front and center will help in these situations. A reader wanted me to relate an … Continue reading

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Encouragement For Temptation of Food and Money

Whenever I start talking about ethics in the workplace those around me hear my passion and often chime in with their own opinions or experiences. Such is the case with one young woman who told me an inspiring story, which … Continue reading

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Good On You, What Everybody Needs

The following came from one of my daily reads that never fails to capture the subject matter of my passion (ethics).  The author of the poem is unknown but the words are timeless and apparently it has been passed around for many years.  … Continue reading

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