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 ...

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 ...

Fresh starts are mostly full of excitement, but with major shifts in life come nervous jitters. No matter how old you get, the first day of a new semester or a job interview can still give you sweaty ...

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 ...

Right after Techcrunch50 Michael Arrington wrote this great post on how to interact at business events and conferences. If you haven’t read it, I’ll give you the summary version: When approaching ...

In the information age, introducing yourself through email – rather than face-to-face, is much more common than it has ever been. And believe it or not, cold emails aren’t always ineffective or ...

Pick up an old job-search advice book and you will probably come across a chapter on creating an elevator speech. The idea was to prepare a 90-second monologue that highlighted your key qualifications ...

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 ...

The holidays are a time for family — a time for love, community, tradition and memories. So, if you’re a significant other being brought into the clan for the first time, it’s easy to feel out of ...