Prepare yourself well by learning how to be more mindful in each interaction. The effort you put forth to gain insight will empower you to make a better impression on others, while enriching your oppo...
Why is this disengagement epidemic becoming the new norm? A few reasons I have witnessed in speaking with companies across the country include . . .• Information overload• Distractions• Stress/overwhe...
People love to be happy, enjoy a hearty laugh, and simply have fun. When you’re happy, everything feels right in the world and life is good. Knowing that this is a universal yearning, what can you do...
Having a second set of eyes to review what you do is an effective practice. Sometimes you will be so close to your own work that your blinders will cause you to miss tiny details which can create huge...
Presenting Mix, Mingle & Glow in a social context is a lovely way to describe how you can make a great first impression by taking the initiative to help other people shine. Think of the times when you...
Along with the Law of Attraction there is also an Attractor Factor for easily building camaraderie and commonality for making a positive first impression. Seek to find:1. Shared History2. Shared Stori...
When you ask people about themselves, are you just being polite or do you truly want to know? When you focus your intention and questions on them, it makes them feel special and valued. However, if yo...
Extend InvitationsHow many times have you sat at home alone feeling jealous or sad that you were not invited to a party or out to dinner? You may have seen people having fun on Facebook and wondered w...
As a professional speaker, my facial expressions are essential for effectively telling stories, engaging audiences, fostering involvement, and connecting on a personal level. One day I decided to get...
To Move from Woe to Wow with an Unhappy Customer. . . Thank the Customer!• Thank them for bringing his or her concerns to your attention. • Treat them with respect and empathy.• Avoid further inconven...
What determines whether the usage is acceptable or inappropriate? If you want to make a great first impression with positive impact, it is essential that you know there is a difference.
Memory Makes Magic HappenHave you ever been away from someone for a while and when you are reunited after a long absence, they ask about something or someone whom you talked about previously? My frien...
Be a Discovery Expert. Be inquisitive. A wonderful way to get to know someone is simply by asking questions. The more you ask, the more you can learn . . . about people, work, life.
Strategic CommonalitySocial media has capitalized on helping people find others who share their similar interests, shared experiences, and common passions. With social media, we are easily able to tar...
Expand Your Repertoire . . .Professional humorists and comedians, like Jeanie Robertson, maintain joke files filled with assorted topics, anecdotes, and titles. When something outrageously funny happe...
To remember people’s names, introduce a Just-Met to someone else—Introduce your newfound acquaintance or friend to someone else. As you share her name with another person, the name will become locked...
Move beyond yourself to serve a greater purpose and vision. Learn to mix, mingle, and glow, thus helping others feel more comfortable, at ease, important, and connected.
Brian is a deeply compassionate man who was sad to learn that his work colleague, Tom, had lost his 17-year-old daughter to a drug overdose. When Tom returned to work weeks later, Brian approached him...
Make Others Feel Important. We all have an innate desire to feel important, be special, and feel appreciated. In your words and behavior help others feel important.
Clown Around . . .Nancy Weil of The Laugh Academy gives people she meets red clown noses and shows them how to use them. Promoting laughter as a cure for stress and negativity, she makes a positive an...
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