Tips from True Introducers

Introducers introduce themselves with energy, clarity, and confidence. Why reinvent the wheel? Let’s take a cue from our Introducer colleagues and practice some of the behaviors they weave into their introductions that make Introducers so effective when connecting themselves to others. Recall that, at their best, Introducers are the following:

• Consistent. They have developed a repeatable series of steps in which they introduce themselves, similar to the instructions on the bottle of shampoo in your shower (rinse, wash, rinse, repeat), keep it simple.
• Attentive. They focus on what they are doing as they introduce themselves, and they pay attention when their colleague is introducing herself. Introducers shake hands firmly and maintain strong eye contact.
• Skilled. They approach new colleagues with confidence, ask questions that create an opportunity for engaging small talk, and ensure that they exit their introduction in a strong manner.
• Invested. Introducers recognize the importance of introducing themselves in such a way as to raise their visibility and value in their organization and industry.

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