It’s human nature to judge, both consciously and unconsciously. As much as we like to believe that we are in complete control of our thoughts, we all make snap assessments of others in a matter of ...

A strong first impression in an interview can make the difference between getting hired or rejected, especially when interviewing for jobs with annual salaries of $100,000 or more. Your introduction ...

One of the most important personal branding skills you need is knowing how to introduce yourself. At conferences, networking meetings and job interviews, you will need to introduce yourself. Even when ...

In about 4 weeks I'll be starting a new position as a manufacturing plant General Manager. This is very exciting for me as I've always been excited about leading. It's a bit rattling also as I've ...

While I have no soccer skills, I once played in a fairly competitive adult soccer league with my then-teenage stepson. I was terrible, but I played because he asked me to. (When your kids get older ...

THERE are several opportunities to introduce ourselves to others. However, there has to be a measure of preparation to help you feel confident whenever you need to introduce yourself when asked to or ...

We have been taught since childhood not to judge a book by its cover. However, reality can often be disappointing, as a Harvard study suggests that it requires a series of eight subsequent positive ...

After we all sat down, the organizer said, “Let’s take a moment and go around the room and have everyone introduce themselves.” Then came the kicker. “And while you’re at it,” he said, “take a few ...

There you are, in front of the person or audience that you want to impress with your killer idea. You know they are going to love it, but you are so preoccupied with pulling off your pitch that you ...

Dogs are the best people, so it’s only natural to want to smother them with affection when you greet them for the first time. Most of them are too nice to say it, but this is actually a terrible way ...