It’s human nature to judge, both consciously and unconsciously. As much as we like to believe that we are in complete control of our thoughts, we all make snap assessments of others in a matter of ...

Right after Techcrunch50 Michael Arrington wrote this great post on how to interact at business events and conferences. If you haven’t read it, I’ll give you the summary version: When approaching ...

How we present ourselves to people for the first time doesn't necessarily make or break us, but it leaves a memory that is either favorable or one that is difficult to erase. How you introduce ...

Sitting down next to someone you don’t know is often an anxiety-inducing experience. Deciding how to fluidly introduce yourself is hard enough, never mind holding the conversation! Alas, a difficulty ...

Networking emails are a challenge. You can use them to “meet” someone you’ve never met, to keep in touch with someone you have met, or even to put your name in the ring for a job opening. They can be ...

In the information age, introducing yourself through email – rather than face-to-face, is much more common than it has ever been. And believe it or not, cold emails aren’t always ineffective or ...

Introductions and knowing someone's name are basic parts of networking and building strong relationships. Yet, we often take introductions for granted and assume that we all know each other when we're ...

While I have no soccer skills, I once played in a fairly competitive adult soccer league with my then-teenage stepson. I was terrible, but I played because he asked me to. (When your kids get older ...

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