Category Archives: Washington,D.C.

Boardroom Polish Seminar – April 15

On April 15, at the Doubletree Hotel & Meeting Center in Bethesda, Maryland, The Lett Group will offer our popular seminar, Boardroom Polish™ – Business Etiquette & Entertaining for Professionals. Professionals at all levels of the corporate ladder who wish … Continue reading

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Dining Skills for the Savvy Professional – New date just added

NEVER lose another deal – blow another job interview – or miss out on another high-level opportunity – because of a totally preventable dining etiquette disaster! Etiquette in business is much more than knowing which fork to use when dining … Continue reading

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Protocol Training Seminar Oct. 1&2

If you work in a protocol office or if you plan international meetings, you will benefit from Managing Protocol Issues, our 2-day seminar which will be offered in Bethesda, Maryland on October 1-2 at the Doubletree Hotel and Meeting Center. … Continue reading

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Professional Savvy launched today!

n an effort to better serve our clients and to make finding what we offer easier, we have separated the main parts of The Lett Group (www.lettgroup.com) into separate URLs. Continue reading

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Article in POLITICO about proper names for Members of Congress

What do you call a lawmaker? By: Andie Coller June 22, 2009 05:09 AM EST With all due respect, it ain’t easy to be duly respectful on Capitol Hill. With regulations that govern everything from hemlines in the Speaker’s Lobby … Continue reading

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Candid Radio Interview with Willie Jolley

I had the opportunity a few months ago to visit Willie Jolley at the Sirius/XM studio in Washington, DC during his show on The Power station – XM 169. You will hear first about Attitude (along with a little music) … Continue reading

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Snow day at the National Zoo – Washington, DC

Animals at the National Zoo enjoying a snow day. Continue reading

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Dining Skills for the Savvy Professional Seminar

On February 20, 2008, The Lett Group will present our popular seminar, Dining Skills for the Savvy Professional at the University Club of Washington, DC. In a fun and interactive atmosphere, learn the skills you need to navigate through casual … Continue reading

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