Rosalinda Oropeza Randall - Dont Burp in the Boardroom: Your Guide to Handling Uncommonly Common Workplace Dilemmas

Praise for Dont Burp in the Boardroom

Dont get caught unprepared. Knowing how to conduct yourself with civility and tact is an incredible advantage in todays workforce. Dont Burp in the Boardroom is a must-read for college grads, as well as the long-time employee!

Frank Shankwitz, Retired Arizona Department of Public Safety Detective and Co-Founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Rosalinda Randall here-in provides an impressive compendium of straight-forward, common sense nuggets of wisdom for handling lifes often awkward and/or unexpected dilemmasdilemmas many of us often find we are unprepared to deal with.

This is a very easy, charismatic, and informative read laced with lightheartedness. Anyone who values being better prepared for life and the unexpected will surely benefit from the contents of these pages.

Matt Helm, Owner of Matt Helm Entertainment (Dean Martin/Sean Connery Impersonator)

Saying what you mean without being mean is the foundation of good relationships and successful teams. As the Athletic Director of a college and a former NFL player, I know that the way we interact with others has a direct impact on us, our coworkers, and our success. Dont Burp in the Boardroom offers a fresh perspective on etiquette, with real-life situations and solutions that are as applicable in the locker room and classroom as they are in a boardroom. Every professional team, no matter how large or small, will benefit from Rosalindas advice!

Ted Petersen, Director of Athletics and Physical Education, former offensive lineman for Pittsburgh Steelers (19771983, 1987), Cleveland Browns (1984), Indianapolis Colts (1984)

Dont Burp in the Boardroom is the must-read manual of the century! It basically gives a less-skilled person the fundamentals of etiquette and the basic knowledge to succeed in the workplace. It covers everything from how to use a napkin to social media tips. I personally discovered things I could improve on. To be frank there are not very many things I would recommend but Dont Burp in the Boardroom takes a fascinating look at daily etiquette; it is on my short list of recommended books.

Stanley Roberts, Creator and Producer of award-winning People Behaving Badly KRON 4 TV San Francisco

Dont Burp In The Boardroom by etiquette expert Rosalinda Randall is a humorous but all-too-real look at the office etiquette issues facing the modern professional of almost any stripe today. Randall doesnt just give advice on the superficialhow to dress, or what to order at a business lunch etc., although those are covered as wellbut takes a hard look at many of the questions facing fresh job-seekers or even long-time employees, viewing situations from different perspectives. She then proceeds to break those challenges down into manageable components and presents various solutions for different outcomes, in a rather refreshing approach.

Whether youre new to the workforce or a seasoned office veteran, the crucial insight Randall provides in the book may mean the difference between getting that job or promotion, or losing the opportunity altogether. Dont Burp in the Boardroom may also prove invaluable to those who lead or manage peopleafter all, office etiquette is appreciated at every level!

Daniel Goh, Editor of YoungUpstarts.com

Whether you are an entrepreneur climbing the ladder or patrolling the beat, the way you conduct yourself matters. If you want to make a great impression, the first day and every day, Rosalinda offers applicable, real-life solutions to real-life dilemmas for employees in todays competitive workplace. Dont apply for another job or deal with that hard-to-live-with coworker until youve read Dont Burp in the Boardroom .

Jamie Monozon, CEO San Bruno Chamber of Commerce

Dont Burp in the Boardroom is a no-nonsense guide for young graduates to navigate the etiquette hallways of the workplace. Rosalinda Oropeza Randall is an expert in her field and delivers etiquette advice in a down-to-earth manner. Her advice is full of anecdotal stories and examples that clearly illustrate the value of her knowledge. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to be successful at work.

Candice Nance, International Business Professor, Caada College

For my parents, Dirce and Enrique Oropeza.

Con mucho cario les dedico este libro.

Acknowledgments

An enormous thank you to Familius Publishing for making it possible for me to publish this book. I am especially grateful to Christopher Robbins and David Miles for their interest even after I said, Its about etiquette. Thank you for having faith in me and in what I had to say.

My editors, Brooke Jorden and Maggie Wickes, who encouraged me to express myself and to stay true to my message. I appreciate your calm guidance throughout the process and for shedding light when I needed things spelled out. Thank you.

A special recognition and heartfelt gratitude to Jacqueline Whitmore, founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, for your generous counsel, for encouraging me to write the book, and for being the inspiration for the title of this book. You are a true professional. Thank you, Jacqueline.

A special thank you to Maria Goodavage, New York Times best-selling author of Soldier Dogs . Your insight and sage perspective was timely. You proved that two heads are better than one to spark ideas.

And for your creativity and vision, my illustrator, Tiffany Sheely, you always seemed to get me and knew exactly what I wanted. Thank you.

Patti McKenna, thank you for encouraging me to make the most of this experience. I am grateful to you for your generous spirit, wisdom, knowledge, and honest advice throughout these past few months.

To my colleagues and experts; you so readily contributed by providing your professional services, serving as a source, and sharing your insight and wisdom: Alina Steinberg Baugh, Rachel Capil, Suzi Desmond, Monique Hunter, Kristina Lopez, Arlene Miller, Diane Paisley, Robert G. Pimm, and Constance Kobylarz Wilde. I value our association and am grateful to you for your assistance. And to many others who have encouraged metoo many to mentionthank you.

To the few who intimately saw me through this book: My cousin, Laura Ligia Dodie. Thanks for cray-cray conversations and the laughs that went with it. My friend, Phyllis Garland who listened to my random silliness and just laughed along. My sister and brother, Rebeca and Gilberto Oropeza who always checked in on me and filled me on the family happenings during my sequester. And my sister-in-law Karen McGovern who cheerfully hosted the holiday gatherings so that I could continue writing and just show up. Thank you.

To my mother-in-law, Effie Randall, thank you for your prayers and encouraging words. And my mom and dad, Enrique and Dirce Oropeza for bringing me up right and for being my inspiration.

My children, Ryan, Kelly, Alexander, and Jonnalyn. In spite of all the time it took me away from you, you encouraged me and even advised me. Thank you for being a part of this. It is a privilege to be your mom. (The best job that I ever had!)

My husband, Christopher, your support and reassurance allowed me to become an author. Never saying anything when you ate dinners alone, after cooking it too. You are my dream husband. Thank you so much for encouraging me and not saying anything when I typed through the nightnight after night, after nightor about the uniform of the day, pajamas, day after day after day. I love you.

A joie de vivre mention to French music (the old stuff), for inspiring me while I wrote.