Wearing Nametags- On OthersI enjoy reading nametags and calling people by their names before we have officially met or been introduced. It provides an instant icebreaker. Walking up to someone and say...
The variety of political positions shared on Facebook in the 2016 Presidential Election was both entertaining and, sadly, destructive. I observed friends of a lifetime divide into different camps and...
Identify confident people whom you admire and respect and notice what they do differently to project such confidence. Learn by observing role models.
Bull in a China ShopThe metaphor bull in a china shop appropriately describes how a clumsy (or socially awkward) person can sometimes find themselves in a quite delicate position. Have you ever been i...
11 Tips for Building Rapport1. Adapt to the other person’s energy level.2. Assume rapport.3. Be open and friendly.4. Exude warmth and approachability.5. Find common ground or mutual agreement.6. Keep...
How's your humor? What can you do to have more humorous lines to use in the right place at the right time? I highly recommend it! Laughter is the best medicine indeed. Not only will you enjoy the expe...
Understanding Personality Styles Helps You:• Communicate more easily with others by understanding their perspectives.• Adapt your behavior to resonate with others. • Develop deeper levels of compassio...
Sylvia’s first impression of Allegra was that no one had ever before had such a beautiful baby.Jocelyn’s first impression of Grigg was that he had nice eyelashes and a funny name, and didn’t interest...
Once you start looking, you will discover unlimited links and openers for nurturing camaraderie. Do you drive the same car? Did you attend the same college? Do you both write with your left hand? Love...
Finding the right time is like discovering a social portal which opens a gate for others to receive your message and get you. You only get one chance to make a first impression and if the gate begins...
Having a sense of humor can be one of your greatest assets and equip you with an undeniable attractor factor. The benefits extend far past a quick wit and spontaneous laughter. It can help you lower s...
The Truth Can Hurt . . .Honesty is one of your most valuable virtues, however, when used without discretion, it can reap unfavorable repercussions.
Review and reread your work before you hit send, post, or publish. Thankfully, many of the social media channels allow you to edit what you have created after they have been posted. However, there wil...
The Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung (1875-1961) first introduced the concept of synchronicity to describe the meaningful coincidences which occur in our lives and connect us all in our humanity.
Conversational ChameleonWe know that chameleons are lizards who are famous for their ability to change their colors and fit in as their environments require. This ability enables them to change themse...
Integrity, once tarnished, or broken, is hard to recover.
Indiscretion and poor judgment not only can destroy a positive first impression, they also can have lasting negative consequences for which there is no return. Even years into the future, moments of i...
Getting into SyncPeople feel the most comfortable with and gravitate more quickly to the people with whom they are the most alike. You will receive your best results by seeking first to understand and...
When i was younger, one piece of advice from a mentor stuck with me for years...."When shaking someones hand make sure its strong and confident. For 1st impressions last and your character is automati...
Being a conversational chameleon allows you to do that. One day I may be speaking to the CEO of a global company and the next to my four-year-old nephew. Just as you would not talk to your eighty-year...
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