Straight From the Heart Blog
Gratitude strengthens relationships, creates lasting memories, and brings warmth to both personal and professional life. Especially during Thanksgiving, we should take time to appreciate the people who make our lives meaningful through sincere words and handwritten thank-you notes. In my first podcast episode (audio below), I share about these topics and offer a link where […]
Dallas, Texas – Wednesday, October 14, 2026 The Dallas School of Etiquette, a top-rated etiquette training company, announces that its founder, Lisa Burdette, is launching a new podcast, with the first episode dropping tomorrow. The podcast’s name is “Connect with Etiquette: Ask Lisa Burdette”.
Dallas, Texas – Monday, October 5, 2026 The Dallas School of Etiquette, a highly-rated business etiquette training company, announces that its founder, Lisa Burdette, has graduated from The Emily Post Institute.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an incredible tool…if used appropriately. As a business etiquette expert, I see the value of genuine, positive connection between humans, and how AI has the potential to help or harm the workplace. In today’s blog post, I’ll discuss what AI etiquette is and how professionals can better understand and integrate AI […]
Did you know that this Sunday, September 13th, is National Grandparent’s Day? Since 1978, this special holiday has honored the role grandparents play in the lives of their families. As an expert in etiquette classes for adults and a grandmother myself, this celebration holds personal meaning for me. In today’s blog post, I will offer […]
As an American and a military mom, I have so much admiration for all those serving in the armed forces. While visiting West Point, I observed with joy how the Cadets behaved with respect and attentiveness to learning. What a blessing. In today’s blog post, I’ll share how compliance and respect for authority figures is […]
Bad table manners are all too obvious…chewing with an open mouth, complaining about food, talking on the phone at the table etc. On the other hand, good manners must be practiced to help them become habits. This applies to children as well as to employees and adults of all ages. In today’s blog post, I […]
Many times, when staff don’t receive proper training, guests perceive them as indifferent. In the hospitality industry, tough competition is real, and guests will be unforgiving when it comes to good service. They will go somewhere else. Truly, this can create a disaster situation for businesses. In today’s blog post, I will discuss some essentials […]
What a joy and privilege it is to teach that human interactions really do count in the business world and beyond. In today’s blog post, I will share how my etiquette classes for adults can help business professionals refine their image. I will also go over tips for electronic etiquette, including etiquette advice for emails […]
When I think of our nation’s Founding Fathers, I try to imagine myself amid those heated arguments and discussions that led to the signing of The Declaration of Independence.  Although they disagreed at times, they still united around a Declaration written by Thomas Jefferson, with influences from John Hancock and Benjamin Franklin.
