It is a generally accepted fact that Central and Eastern Europe have a higher share of complaints about conformity to international standards of business and social behavior. This is certainly a consequence of the previous era with restricted access to business activity and Western norms.While there is no shortage of business talent, fast promotion, and growing remuneration, there are equally important skills required to succeed at the most senior levels- both locally and internationally. The “ Small Things” such as ignored replies to communications, the missing thank you note, or inappropriate attire speak to the individual’s standards and character…and often can close the most coveted doors when ignored.
Lifestyles Magazine® interviews an international authority on the subject, Ms. Eliška Hašková-Coolidge. Read more…
A Choice Voice: Interview with Taťjána Medvecká, The great stage actress enlivened
a recent literary reading, proving her status
as national treasure is very much intact.
A young Taťjana Medvecká aspired to dance ballet but hung up her Pointe shoes for Shakespeare after a candid instructor suggested that her physical stature wasn’t up to the task. This simple twist of fate led to a storied theatrical career beginning in 1975 with studies at Prague’s Theatrical Academy of Performing Arts (DAMU) — upon graduation she joined the Národní Divadlo (National Theatre) repertory where she has since featured in 80 plays — and ulminating in professional accolades and the admiration of her peers and the public, who regard her as one of the leading actresses
of Czech stage and screen. Read more…




















