When you introduce yourself, the most important audience is not the people you meet. The most important audience is actually you. I have zero soccer ability but still played in a pretty competitive ...

How we present ourselves to people for the first time doesn't necessarily make or break us, but it leaves a memory that is either favorable or one that is difficult to erase. How you introduce ...

If you're joining a new work team, it's a good idea to connect via email to provide an overall introduction to everyone, followed up by brief one-on-one in-person discussions, when possible. This ...

In an era of short attention spans, call screening, and email that automatically filters to the spam file, salespeople have only seconds to capture a prospect’s attention. The way they attempt to ...

At networking events, you always want to put your best foot forward when meeting other business leaders. You’re not only representing yourself, your values and your goals, but also the values and ...

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 ...

Introductions and knowing someone's name are basic parts of networking and building strong relationships. Yet, we often take introductions for granted and assume that we all know each other when we're ...

When you’re new to the neighborhood, getting off on the right foot with your new community is key. “A positive first impression can go a long way in establishing a cordial relationship with a neighbor ...