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 ...

Your self-introduction is your words, from you, about you.

Start your intro by stating your current role and what you do. Keep it brief and to the point. Mention a couple of your ...

A strong first impression in an interview can make the difference between getting hired or rejected, especially when interviewing for jobs with annual salaries of $100,000 or more. Your introduction ...

Answer by Mira Zaslove, Fortune 500 manager, on Quora: First impressions are important, so take some time to hone your introduction, and then tweak it depending upon the audience. Prepare for it.

There you are, in front of the person or audience that you want to impress with your killer idea. You know they are going to love it, but you are so preoccupied with pulling off your pitch that you ...

After we all sat down, the organizer said, “Let’s take a moment and go around the room and have everyone introduce themselves.” Then came the kicker. “And while you’re at it,” he said, “take a few ...

In about 4 weeks I'll be starting a new position as a manufacturing plant General Manager. This is very exciting for me as I've always been excited about leading. It's a bit rattling also as I've ...

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 ...

While I have no soccer skills, I once played in a fairly competitive adult soccer league with my then-teenage stepson. I was terrible, but I played because he asked me to. (When your kids get older ...

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