Code of Commerce: Business etiquette and more

It is a fallacy to believe that valuable contacts can be created and maintained via LinkedIn, Xing or other social networks. It is also wrong to assume that 500 followers or 1000 contacts on LinkedIn are the key to success. It is your actual rather than digital presence that determines your professional path. Taking the leap into the boardroom will be expedited by your personal appearance, appreciation towards others, your ability to serve as a role model as well as plenty of sufficient self-confidence.Unfortunately, aspects like cultivating a charismatic demeanor, conducting small talk and the rules of etiquette required for a professional environment are not typically taught at school or even during university studies. The art of getting involved in a conversation, successfully leading a meeting, or even the simple yet necessary rules used to conduct business lunches are also not taught at school. Nevertheless, this is exactly what determines how you are perceived and spoken about and will ultimately influence your next steps on the career ladder.ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IS HOW PEOPLE TALK ABOUT YOU WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN THE ROOM.