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http://www.mindbodyspiritcentral.com How To Make A Powerful Impression
Making a powerful impression is critical for setting the
right tone - during an interview or even when you meet
someone for the first time. And, in the far majority of
cases, the first impression is the only impression you may
make on someone else. So here are three key interpersonal
skills that work for me time and time again. First, Make Eye Contact When you first meet someone, establish eye contact. Of
course, in certain cultures it can be considered bad
manners or distrustful to make eye contact when you meet
for the first time. (Trust me...I learned this one straight
away before I made my first trip to Japan many, many years
ago). However, in the Western world, eye contact works to
establish a bond between you and the other person and
demonstrate that you are a person of confidence, rather
than one of timidity. Second, Extend A Concentrated, Enthusiastic Hand Next, your first meeting succeeds, or fails, with a
handshake. An effective, concentrated and enthusiastic
handshake is more than how you squeeze the other person's
hand it's actually an act that involves your entire body
and mind. When you put your entire being into your handshake it shows
your personality. When you shake hands in a listless way,
it denotes timidity, and lack of force and personality.
When your handshake is very weak and limp you are perceived
as having little love in your nature, no passion or
magnetism. The non-magnetic person shows that he is so, by
his non-magnetic handshake. On the other hand (no pun intended), when two concentrated
and developed souls shake hands, their handshake is never
weak. There is a thrill (the enthusiasm) that goes through
both when the two currents meet. This is why you should study, learn and develop the art of
handshaking and other social affections. Experts at leading
interpersonal communications and international media
consulting firms fully agree with me on this critical
element. Practice and practice some more. Third, Remember The Other Person's Name - And Use It In
Conversation Phenomenally successful people work constantly on their
"people skills". About six years ago, I had the pleasure of
meeting Pat Croce, who over the years has been a successful
entrepreneur, the President of the Philadelphia Sixers
basketball franchise, author and television show host
(Quite a "resume" I would say!). I first met Pat at a
corporate event in the Philadelphia area, where he was a
dynamic, featured speaker. Now, fast forward to one year later when, by coincidence, I
see Pat walking through a crowd of people in the airport in
Charlotte, North Carolina. My wife and I were about to
enter a restaurant for a bite to eat as we waited for our
flight home to Philadelphia. Not being a shy guy myself, I
called out to him and he came over. After making eye
contact, and of course sharing a concentrated, enthusiastic
handshake, we proceeded to talk. Now, having only met Pat
once, a year before, and have him remember my name was a
"life lesson" that has stayed with me over the last five
years. Using these simple, yet critical, interpersonal skills
every day can take you far along your path to success.
Practice them everyday, and soon you will be making a
powerful impression, no matter where you are.
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Keith A. Shaw is the founder and President of
http://www.MindBodySpiritCentral.com . Headquartered in
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Keith is an authority on
motivation, self improvement, success, health and wellness.
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