When you have a healthy self-esteem, qualities such as likeability, confidence, trustworthiness, compassion, sense of humor, empathy, and optimism all serve to make you more interesting and successful...
When beginning a conversation, ask the other person, Do you have time to speak right now? If they say no, you can say, I have some valuable information to share with you. What time would work best for...
What does a solid, comfortable, impressive handshake look and feel like? To deliver a great handshake . . . • Extend your right hand out vertically at a comfortable waist level toward the person you a...
True confidence is not something that can always be determined by a first impression. It may take a few interactions to detect whether a person is full of false bravado or if they are the real McCoy.
Throughout my life, I have been blessed with a positive and resilient attitude. I grew up with an alcoholic father and he tested my disposition in more ways than you might imagine. Knowing I couldn't...
Self-confident people Inspire confidence in others; they would much rather build people up than tear them down.
Physical touch is one of my primary love languages. For those of us who share this love language, touching is an endearing gesture of affection, appreciation, and connection. It is not intended to be...
Modeling for others a sincerely positive and encouraging countenance will not only enrich their lives, it can foster trust and appreciation for you. This subtle technique of mirroring can help others...
Listening actively confirms for people that you are positively receiving and thoroughly understanding the message they are conveying.
It's simple. You enrich your life when you enrich the lives of others.
How can you stand apart from the herd? How can you start to be noticed so people will remember you? How can you be heard above the noise? What is your personal branding that makes you special, unique,...
Getting an education is not only a matter of checking the boxes as your life progresses; it is a gift which can enrich every aspect of your world.
Get ready to take on the world from a position of personal power, strength, and intention!
Get outside your comfort zone. Stretch beyond your norm and try new things.
Emotionally intelligent people have the capacity to understand and express their own emotions—you are in touch with your strengths and weaknesses and realize where you might like to make improvements.
Dignity impacts the quality of your external world in your relationships, communications, and interactions.
Demoralizing self-talk leads to a self-destructive mindset, making everything in life more difficult. Not only that, how you feel about yourself oozes out of your pores and makes a bad impression on o...
By speaking in a competent and confident way, your message will sound more relevant and appropriate, reflecting you in a favorable light.
Having moved from Florida to Wisconsin, it has been an interesting exercise for me to attend networking events where I did not know a soul. I would silently scan the room to see who was approachable a...
Your charisma and charm can make your moments more memorable for amazing first impressions.