Refinement Society

We see ourselves differently than others see us sometimes.  Ever wonder why? Ready to discover your Colour Palette to discover the Refined You? We are all searching for an understanding of SELF, but oftentimes, our opinion of self and/or others is distorted before we have even begun. Unless we learn and understand our own values, and authentic self, and use the knowledge to manage our own Personal Image, we frequently and unconsciously allow the opinions and perceptions of others to influence our own unique view, and determine how we should present ourselves to the rest of the world. These had been one of the key factors to leading unfulfilled or unhappiness in most people's lives. Using Colour Analysis to Know Your Personality Traits. Very few people are absolutely one Season, though you may get an idea of your Season. Nature has provided us with a set of colour standards, and through identifying the essence of our true colours, it will be possible to use these standard...

Why Should I Follow You? Today's business leaders and C-Suite directors are overwhelmed with change. They are being challenged from every direction- by shareholders, customers and employees. The question is why do some prosper when others fail? The difference between success and failure can be due to several reasons with the key being traced to internal reasons, to how well leaders engage the hearts and souls of their followers. What does it take to engage people today? What does it take to inspire people to like or get connected with you? Firstly, it takes self-leadership. One big difference between the success or failure of leaders can be traced to character- how authentically they lead. Authentic character usually accompanies greatness in everything they do and is largely responsible for the energy and unity found in high-performing teams and organizations. Secondly, leaders need to answer this key question asked by employees, "Why should I follow you?" Leader...

Eating out at a restaurant for a business lunch or dinner, celebration, date, or other event puts your etiquette and social skills on full display- so how would you behave without embarrassing yourself or committing any faux pas? An important part of restaurant etiquette is proper table manners, which also applies when dining in other people's homes. All of us should feel confident when we sit down at a table, but that confidence comes with knowledge and practice. Image Credit: Harpers Bazaar (of Fashion Editor Carol Murphy) by Bill Cunningham   All of us should feel confident when we sit down at a table, whether it is a formal dining setting with a six-course menu at a fine dining restaurant or your boss or friend's dinner party in their home. Most dinners are informal, but informality means the focus should be on our relationships with others, and never mean we talk with foods in our mouths, or dress like as a schoolgirl or schoolboy (i.e. shorts with sneakers and T-shi...