![]() ![]() ![]() Know who you’re meeting, what he cares about, and what he might need from you. “So then if you ever say the wrong thing, make a mistake, or arrive at work late, the other person is more likely to assume the best.” A strong first impression, she says, “gives you more latitude to be human.” Here are some strategies to help ensure others see the best in you from the beginning.īefore meeting someone new - whether it’s a potential employer or a new client - do your homework. “You get the benefit of the doubt,” says Dorie Clark, the author of Reinventing You : Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future. “We make judgments in a nanosecond.” And once that impression is formed, it’s “very, very hard to change it.” Simply put, your relationships and interactions will be a lot easier if you’re able to immediately start off strong. How can you make sure that you start off on the right foot in any of these scenarios? What should you actually say? And what’s the best way to follow up?įirst impressions matter so much because they happen fast, and they are stubborn, says Whitney Johnson, the author of Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work. The saying “You only have one chance to make a first impression” holds true in many situations, from job interviews to sales calls. ![]()
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