For nearly 100 years, the name “Emily Post” has been synonymous with manners. Today, the fourth and fifth generation of Posts have taken up the reins and have authored over thirty modern etiquette books.
Through The Emily Post Institute’s Speakers Bureau, Post family etiquette authors are available to speak about etiquette topics ranging from civility in America today to the life of Emily Post to dining etiquette, from soup to nuts. Business, weddings, parenting, and technology keynote speeches can be geared to any audience and are a perfect accompaniment for fundraisers, conference breakout sessions, annual meetings, and events. A book signing with any of the more than twenty current Post titles is a popular add-on. With a variety of topics to choose from and engaging question and answer sessions, hiring an author from The Emily Post Institute is a sure-fire way to make your next event a success participants will be talking about for a long while after.
Book sales can accompany any Post author appearance. Most books by the Posts can be ordered directly from HarperCollins Special Sales. Most orders will qualify for discounts of up to 40% off, if not more. You may place your order directly with HarperCollins by contacting: HarperCollins Publishers, Special Markets phone: 212-207-7833. www.harpercollins.com
“According to Emily Post” is a household phrase. Let great- and great-great-grandchildren bring an intimate knowledge of one the figures of modern American history to your organization. The Posts tell the personal story of this amazing lady in a way that no one else can. From her upbringing shadowing her famous architect father and trodding the boards of Tuxedo Park to her scandalous divorce and involvement in the first cooperative brownstone in New York City, Emily comes alive with original photography from the family archive, personal stories, and anecdotes. “What would Emily Post think?” will never mean the same thing to you again. Topics covered include:
Are we really getting ruder? Would Emily roll over in her grave to see our cell phones, low-rise jeans, and lack of thank-you notes? What can we do about it? The importance of civility in environments ranging from political discourse to public schools and universities has never been more apparent. The ability to find common ground and moderate behavior has become critical to our continuing success as communities of all different kinds and sizes. From the nation, to individual states, to board rooms, to schools, to yoga studios – achieving functional tolerance with those whom we disagree is absolutely necessary. Topics covered include:
Gentlemen, think etiquette is about wearing uncomfortable clothes and sticking out your pinkie while you drink your morning coffee? Think again. Peter Post, author of the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men is here to tell you what etiquette is–and isn’t–with frankness and humor. Drawing on his own life, Peter covers all areas of daily life, from dating to the office and sports to the most dreaded by all men: “Honey, how do I look?” And, yes, he even settles the great toilet seat debate once and for all. Topics include:
New thinking about emergent properties in complex systems teaches us that some things are indeed more than the sum of their parts. How do organizations affect necessary change without stripping away the fundamental aspects of the business that have made success possible? Ethical behavior has become an absolutely essential factor in corporate success. Today, with unethical behavior seen at the uppermost levels of huge corporations, an ethical lack of judgement from any employee within an organization can be detrimental to a business’s reputation. Aside from avoiding a bruised or even shattered reputation, business etiquette can promote higher levels of job satisfaction, office communication, and productivity. Topics covered include:
Peggy Post and Anna Post bring over thirty years of wedding advice experience to your audience. As a two-generation wedding team, Anna and Peggy have personally witnessed the modern redefinition of the wedding tradition. In this presentation they break down the most current trends in the industry, from personal wedding websites to changing gender roles in traditional ceremonies, and examine what these changes say about the overall meaning of weddings today. Topics covered include:
New media is redefining the way we communicate. Anna Post and Dan Post Senning investigate what affect these new technologies have on our behavior.
Avid golfer Peter Post (handicap: 17) brings out the best in golfers of all handicaps with tips, stories, and etiquette advice from his book, The Unwritten Rules of Golf (formerly titled, “Playing Through”). From slow play and “gimmies” to betting and handling cheaters, Peter’s advice will enhance any golfer’s love of the game.
Steven Puettner
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steven@emilypost.com
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