Introducing yourself to a stranger is a unique and interesting experience. How much do you share? Where do you start? What do they want to hear? Since we may not know anything about the person we're ...

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 ...

If you want to boost your perceived credibility, you do not necessarily need to gain new accolades or qualifications. Sometimes, it’s as easy as reframing the experiences you already have. First ...

It's hard out there for writers. One would think that being a polite person with a practiced voice, commitment to deadlines, and journalistic integrity would be enough to get a consistent writing gig ...

One of the most important personal branding skills you need is knowing how to introduce yourself. At conferences, networking meetings and job interviews, you will need to introduce yourself. Even when ...

I frequently get this question from my coaching clients, “Can you please help me with my self-introduction? I don’t know what to say about myself.” According to my recent research, less than 20 ...

Answer by Mira Zaslove, Fortune 500 manager, on Quora: First impressions are important, so take some time to hone your introduction, and then tweak it depending upon the audience. Prepare for it.

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 ...

To compete effectively as you transition from the military, it's important that you, too, have a memorable elevator pitch. You step into the elevator, and a nicely dressed individual turns to you and ...

There you are, in front of the person or audience that you want to impress with your killer idea. You know they are going to love it, but you are so preoccupied with pulling off your pitch that you ...

If you’re looking for a new job or new career, there’s no better time of the year than right now. Why? Because we’re smack dab in the middle of party season — with one of the biggest dates of all, New ...