Boss Vibes: Self-Esteem, Success, and the Art of Etiquette

by Nita Patel

Ever wonder what kind of impression you’re making? Good modern manners can help you make a splash, elevate your self-esteem, enhance your personal brand, and lead to what we’re all looking for—greater success in every part of our lives.

Nita Patel’s debut book, Boss Vibes is authority, class, and edge all in one unique package. Her witty, fresh voice and clever, take-no-prisoners observations make it fun to stop and think about how we’re really coming across to the world and where we want to go in our careers and personal lives. If you’re ready to take a look at yourself—or know someone who might need a little help looking at themselves honestly—take a peek at just a few of the treats that await in Boss Vibes:

• It’s All About You: Manners and Mindfulness for Self-Confidence and Success
• Sassy or Classy? What Your Clothes and Style Say About You
• Tongue Twisters: Surviving Conversational Quicksand
• Bon Appétit: Masterful Mastication and More
• Hey, Teens! Simple Steps Lead to Greatness
• The Office Blueprint: Your How-To Workplace Guide

“Brash, timely, and necessary . . . Follow Patel's gutsy advice—and don't forget to say thank you."
—Adriane Berg, Speaker, spokesperson, and host of Generation Bold Radio.com

“Nita Patel guides readers through a deliberate study of what it means to be both polite and personally effective.”
—Chris P. Long, PhD, Associate Professor of Management, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John’s University

“Get your boss vibes going!”
—Gabriela Pelin, Blockchain Business Leader, IBM

British-educated and Dallas native Nita Patel is a speaker, author, and visual artist. She is a veteran of corporate America with 20+ years in technology leadership and nurturing teams toward confidence and impact.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business, Self Help

144 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 25, 2020

Reviews

[Lydia Pazienza · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this book through a goodreads giveaway. It shouldn’t exist. While it brands itself as being modern etiquette not covered elsewhere, it’s incredibly derivative of previous etiquette standards and doesn’t address a number of very modern ideas(racism, ableism, sexism, gender, consent) which I think are more relevant to considering as a modern person in society. It does occasionally allude to these topics, but in a very antiquated way. I won’t rant about this forever, but even the chapter for teens is insultingly simple and condescending.

[Christa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was not a fan of this book. I thought it was going to be something totally different based on the title. 

[W.A. Ashes · Rating 1 out of 5]

I’m breaking one of my review rules here but I think this needs to be said. I did not finish this book.

I did not finish this book because it felt like the author was that little old lady at church with pursed lips who you can never please. I am all for manners. I understand the importance of listening, choosing your words carefully, and dressing for the occasion. These are skills that the author and I both agree can get you far in life. However, no one should be made to feel bad about themselves while trying to get better and that’s what this book does.

Granted, I only got 16 percent of the way through the book, but my point still stands. This book feels less like advice and more like a lecture.

[Cat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Etiquette refresher

Thanks to Goodreads and the publisher for the chance to touch up on my manners!

This book goes by pretty quickly and talks about basic etiquette in areas like clothing, work, and travel. I had trouble identifying the audience as at specific times the author addresses teens while at least one chart mentioned 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. Additionally, the title "boss vibes" had led me to think this would be specifically targeted to young adults entering the workplace, but the topics were actually pretty broad. Ultimately I don't think there was anything I didn't already know, but it's always good to have a reminder and this was a easy read with a "your blunt best friend telling you when you screw up" kind of tone.

[Joan Kite · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure what I was expecting from this book, which I received free from the Goodreads Giveaway. Have you tried that yet? You should.

Anyway, I digress. I found this book an easy read but extremely basic. Much of the information she shares is, hopefully, things your parents have already taught you. Although I am all for leaving the cell phone behind for office meetings or any dining function related to business. What is wrong with people who don't understand that?

And that's what this book boils down to. Basic etiquette. Act right. Do right. You will succeed. A totally different philosophy from the 48 Laws of Power. Still, an enjoyable, light-hearted read that's easy on the head.

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

[I received a Kindle copy via Goodreads giveaway!]

This was a fun little guide of manners and etiquette for work, personal, travel.. and more! Friendly reminders for being appropriate and well-managed in the public eye. I'm sure we are all guilty of making mistakes with some of these..! :P What with working from home and whatnot during COVID, I'm sure I have made a few faux paus...! Thankfully those Teams calls are sans-video, haha!

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple MUCH NEEDED book for today’s lack of manners. If people aren’t taught (and most are not) how to dress for that first impression (sorry, no cutoffs to a job interview), how to eat politely (my peeve), how to listen (I’m working on this personally) and more. I won this in Giveaways. A great book for young adults entering a profession, oldsters grappling with making friends, teens trying to influence the world...just everyone.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great read for freshening up on basic manners and etiquette. Although the tips given seemed like common sense, I can see how they may be helpful for people just starting out in a career or working their way up the corporate ladder.

I received a digital copy of this as part of a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review.

[Darya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engaging and easy to following book on modern etiquette will walk you through the basics of the rules that we sometimes forget and sometimes nobody taught us. I liked the modern approach and simple rules to follow that our together like a puzzle set go into a nice and comfortable picture.

[L E · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.

It wasn't what I had anticipated. The advice was much more basic and hopefully things people already know to do or not do. I was hoping for deeper knowledge specifically for the business world.

[Kym]

The title was misleading and I felt the information on etiquette was very basic and already well known to most. I felt basic and blankly written. Like a to do list. It may be helpful to a much younger group but still???

[Merry Gibson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Manners maketh man/woman

Well written, interesting and timely reminder on etiquette. Navigating life being mindful of your manners and being courteous to others will go a long way in fostering self-esteem and good will. Worth a read.

[Dalene · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought this book would go a different way. Not telling people of a certain age how to dress or telling people who are overweight that they can't wear certain things. Seriously?

I don't recommend this one at all.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting read

[John]

Great I won the giveaway, will start reading soon

[Judith Bachman bachman]

didn't receive

[Alexandria Street · Rating 3 out of 5]

snorefest.... has some good info but ....

[Chloe · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was not what I expected

The title to the book was misleading in my opinion. This is just an etiquette book, which most of should be common sense (I hope). This book might help somebody, it just wasnt the book for me.