Tom Chiarella recently wrote an ode to graciousness for Esquire. Any aspiring lady or gentleman would do well to take it to heart:
Do not mistake mere manners for graciousness. Manners are rules. Helpful, yes. But graciousness reflects a state of being; it emanates from your inventory of self. Start with what you already possess. You, for instance, have a job. Live up to that.
And then what? Chiarella holds court on gracious conduct--let's go over a few of his main points.
To read the original article: How A Little Graciousness Can Do Wonders For Your Career | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
