R&L Education
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978-1-61048-776-4 • Hardback • June 2012 • $66.00 • (£51.00)
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Patsy Johnson Hallman is a retired university educator and administrator whose life is focused on family, teaching, leadership, community, and writing. She is best known for her books and presentations on life skills, folklore, and teaching success. Her career as an educator has included teaching at all levels, kindergarten through university. In addition, she has served as a university administrator for the past 11 years. Hallman received the University's Distinguished Professor Award several years ago; however, in addition to her interest in teaching excellence, her interests in service have led to state and national professional leadership roles and to much local community service.
Preface
Acknowledgments and Dedication
Unit IPersonal Image
Ch.1 Projecting a Positive Personal Image
Ch.2 Creating an Image with Clothing
Ch. 3 A Positive Image in Public Places
Ch. 4 As a Traveler
Ch. 5 At the Table
Ch. 6 As a Visitor
Unit II Effective Communication
Ch. 7 Introductions and Titles
Ch. 8 Practical Guidelines for Effective Communication
Ch. 9 Social Media
Unit III Relationships
Ch. 10 Guidelines for Relating to Others
Ch. 11 Responding to People Experiencing Life’s Major Events
Unit IV Professionalism
Ch. 12 Interview Skills
Ch. 13 The Professional at Work
`Ch. 14 Selected Professional Responsibilities
Ch. 15 Social Responsibilities at Work
Ch. 16 Growing Professionally
References
About the Author
“Patsy Hallman’s work at this university where she has successfully guided students into the professional world for over 30 years makes her an excellent person to write this book of guidelines for young professionals.”
— Judy Abbott, Dean, College of Education, Stephen F. Austin State University
“Dr. Hallman is the very person to write about professional success. Her numerous awards from state, area, and local levels are testimonies to her knowledge on the subject. We are so convinced of this that we named her ‘Citizen of the Year’ for our town in 2009!’”
— Bruce Partain, Chamber of Commerce, Nacogdoches County, TX
“The topics so well-presented in this book provide the guidelines for the employee we want in our company – the person who is set for success and upward mobility.”
— T. Hatcher, Director, HR
“Young professionals who have the material in this book will have a step up in their quest for professional success. The topics on personal image, communication, relationships, and professionalism are right on target!”
— Gwen Choate, Author, THE SACK, and Other novels