Your email can give the look and feel of a “real” formal card by the words you choose to use; particularly how you open and close the letter. Your Salutation
When meeting new people, immediately say, “Tom, it is nice to meet you.” The key here is really listening . For some reason, most of us do not listen to their name
First I would definitely let them know you need a quick response. Don’t over do it. If you cry wolf you may never get responses when you REALLY need one.
Wow, that’s tough. It really depends on many variables. If you really do not have the time or the resources then you need to let them know in a professional
There are many topics you can bring up. It is not so much the topic as it is how you bring it up. Meaning, use open-ended questions so that the
Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz speaks at the Web 2.0 Summit Yahoo! Abruptly fired chief executive Carol Bartzon, Tuesday, September 7, 2011, ousting the most prominent female CEO in Silicon Valley. No
Personal Brand Alignment Don’t stress out. It is not that complicated, but developing your personal brand takes a strong commitment, time and patience. You have to first wrap your hands
Business stationery is the lost art of communication. Using it today can really make you stand out to others. Hard copy correspondences are more likely to be read in today’s
Absolutely not! Using any type of profanity does not show maturity, in fact it is the opposite. Being too relaxed is not where one should be during an interview. Of
Whether you are doing business or socializing in our culture, (North America) the norm is what scientists call the “social” distance. This is about 4-5 feet distance between people, which
Using an ice-breaker to start a conversation is sometimes more difficult than the conversation itself. Whether it is a networking event or meeting someone in a restaurant where there is
When greeting a receptionist for an interview appointment, you should state your full name first. For example, “Good morning (afternoon, evening), my name is John Smith and I have a
I recommend going for a more authoritative look. This will help you set the tone of serious and competent. There are some simple things you can do. I have listed
Experts themselves have different philosophies on the nuances of nonverbal communication. And although this is a very complex subject matter, let me simplify it for you so that you learn
When waiting in the reception area for a meeting you should select literature about the company, such as a brochure or an annual report. If those are not available consider
When sitting, you need to be thinking about getting-up. This is very important because when someone comes to great you, (hopefully you can see them coming) you should be able
When being introduced to others you should begin looking them in the eye, while starting to smile, begin the dialogue of introducing yourself, while reaching to shake their hands and
Actually neither of them should be your determining factor. You should sit facing where you believe where someone may be coming from to greet you. For example, if there is
Self-Awareness is Key when building a personal brand! When it comes to personal branding the key is Self-Awareness. CHUVA group created the 4-Level of Awareness when it comes to branding
An average of 180 words per minute is recommended to keep your listener interested allowing them to better comprehend the message. Speaking too slow can make you appear very boring.