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What Executives Get Wrong at the Beginning of Every Meeting
“Let’s take 30 seconds to introduce ourselves.” You’ve heard it countless times. Names go around the room, and as each person speaks, you nod along, but you’re not really listening. You’re rehearsing about what you’ll say when it’s your turn. The moment comes. You deliver your introduction. The meeting moves on. Later, you realize you […]
When leading a presentation or meeting, it’s important to appear confident, at ease and in control. Yet, even with extensive preparation, unforeseen challenges can arise, bringing distraction and the potential to throw you off your game. How you navigate through these possible derailments can impact more than the presentation itself. The poise you display influences […]
Body language and nonverbal cues (eye contact, expression, posture, movement etc.) significantly influence what people think and feel about you, especially when meeting you for the first time. You make impressions on others almost instantly (anywhere from a fraction of a second to seven seconds, according to various studies). This means that you need to […]
Making good impressions when networking is critical. It’s important to pay attention to what you say and do because your actions impact relationships and opportunities. To put your best foot forward, avoid these 10 common networking mistakes. 1. Waiting several days to respond to an introduction When someone facilitates an introduction, don't wait several days […]
Are there particular colors to wear that are more powerful than others? All colors send a message and it’s important to consider this when choosing what to wear. For women, the most powerful colors are red and black. Red helps you stand out (whether in a crowd or on a stage) and black is dramatic. […]
The video above was recorded in late 2020, as a way of revisiting the original interview but through the new lens of balancing responsibilities during the pandemic. The Q & A below come from the original interview, which was conducted in 2019.
