OCTOBER 2026
Welcome to the Protocol Monthly Magazine
The October 2026 issue of Protocol Monthly Magazine explores hospitality, professional presence, sports protocol, diplomatic judgment, and cultural awareness across a wide range of professional settings.
The issue begins with The Arab Spirit of Protocol, which reflects on hospitality, dignity, preparation, and the responsibility of caring for the guest. Introducing Monica Barnett brings a new perspective on professional presence and the role appearance plays in reinforcing credibility and authority. When Protocol Meets the Field of Play examines the distinctive demands of sports protocol, where dignitary expectations must be balanced with the operational requirements of the competition itself.
The Work That Begins Before the Handshake looks behind the visible diplomatic engagement to the judgment, trust, relationships, and preparation that make it possible. Tipping Across Cultures then explores how gratuity customs differ across countries and why cultural awareness is essential for both travelers and hosts.
Our recurring columns conclude the issue with Mastering Leadership on listening to the people actually doing the work, Developing Success on the professional value of being easy to work with, and Lessons in Protocol History on the 1967 Glassboro Summit and the role informality can sometimes play in diplomacy.
Read, learn, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of protocol!