Lydia Ramsay, a business etiquette expert, says that thoughtful, professional gifts can not only help you build and maintain relationships, but they can help you stay top of mind all year long. Want to delight your clients this holiday season? Keep reading this issue of Promotional Consultant Today, where we highlight Ramsay’s quick tips for client gift-giving.

People pleasers generally don’t see anything wrong with their behavior. It’s honorable to want to help others and keep the office running smoothly, right? Not exactly. Your people-pleasing tendencies could end up damaging your professional life, says Kaila Kea-Lewis, a career coach. If you focus on constantly pleasing other people, you may begin to feel stressed, burned out and resentful. Wondering if you exhibit any people-pleasing traits? Read on. We share Kea-Lewis’ examples of common characteristics plus ways to overcome them.

So how can you get better at finding qualified leads? According to sales expert and author, Anthony Iannarino, you can begin by reassessing the fundamentals and putting in the effort to create new opportunities. We discuss his strategies in further detail in this issue of Promotional Consultant Today.

Claire Lew, CEO of Know Your Team, says leaders should ask for feedback from their teams throughout the year—not just during formal reviews. Wondering what to ask your direct reports? Read on. We share Lew’s suggestions in this issue of Promotional Consultant Today.