by Ed Evarts | Oct 11, 2018 | Introduction, Visibility and Value
Have you ever noticed that there are some colleagues who seem to remember names better than others? Do you covet their secret? Have they bought a DVD on the Home Shopping Network to build their memory skills? Do they picture a boat when they meet Bob and a house when...
by Ed Evarts | Oct 9, 2018 | Introduction, Visibility and Value
Regardless of how strong your introduction started, your best efforts will be eroded without a strong finish. How you exit an introduction might be the last thing a new colleague remembers about you, so make sure you have a strong finish. A strong finish is also...
by Ed Evarts | Oct 4, 2018 | Introduction, Visibility and Value
Your strong introduction is comprised of two main activities. A lot of networking literature refers to a concept called the “30-second commercial.” This commercial is your “30 seconds of fame,” an opportunity to tell new colleagues who you are and what you do. A...
by Ed Evarts | Oct 2, 2018 | Introduction, Visibility and Value
Approaching others or being receptive to the advance of others, great eye contact, and a confident handshake are key components to a strong start. These behaviors illustrate that you are comfortable and skilled at introducing yourself. In real time, your strong start...
by Ed Evarts | Sep 27, 2018 | Introduction, Visibility and Value
It is natural to not pay attention to something you do all the time. However, you should not confuse being practiced at something with being good at something. You eat all of the time, yet that does not mean you eat what you should. You sleep all of the time, yet that...
by Ed Evarts | Sep 25, 2018 | Introduction, Visibility and Value
When introducing yourself, do you do so poorly? Perhaps you are inconsistent, inattentive, or under-skilled. Perhaps you don’t value the benefit of a solid introduction. Whatever the reason, your inability to introduce yourself effectively leaves others feeling...
