Did you know that how you sound in the first few words you speak affects how attractive you seem to the other person? This plays a significant role when dating, although most of us fail to realize how our voice plays a vital role in our professional career. Discovering how you sound to others and […]
You had me at Hello
In the second, it takes you to answer your phone and say, “Hello,” the person on the other end makes many determinations about you. The obvious is – if you are male or female, young or old, what part of the country or world you live. What we also determine is if you are friendly, […]
So, what do you do?
Do you cringe when someone asks you – “So, what do you do?”. You scramble for the “right” thing to say to capture one’s interest, yet you typically struggle for the right words. Why is there so much importance placed on this elevator pitch, as so many call it, anyway? It doesn’t matter if you […]
Seconds Count
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” Maya Angelou In business, first impressions are crucial. Once someone mentally labels you as “likable” or “unlikable,” everything else you do is viewed through that filter. If someone likes you, they will look for the best in you. If they don’t like […]
How to not be the next embarrassing video on YouTube
Virtual meetings are the next best interaction to in-person meetings. Because most of us are required to stay at home currently, we are all using the various tools for virtual meetings. In business, we have meetings covering multiple topics, just as if we were meeting in the company conference room. Visually seeing one another helps […]