You’ve heard the old saying that you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, so you know first impressions are important, and durable. You may have heard that people make up their minds ...

Researchers have found that we make decisions about people within seconds to minutes of first seeing them. Making judgements about others based on our initial observations is certainly natural. In all ...

I have a friend who makes a great first impression. She does all the little things right. She makes eye contact. She smiles. She listens more than she talks. She asks smart questions, and meaningful ...

In the business world, first impressions are everything. Given the short attention span of people in 2025 and the steep competition in virtually every industry under the sun, the only real way to cut ...

How you can show respect, set the stage for a great conversation, and be memorable–no matter who you meet. Making a good first impression is relatively easy. Smile. Make eye contact. Listen more than ...