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 ...

We have been taught since childhood not to judge a book by its cover. However, reality can often be disappointing, as a Harvard study suggests that it requires a series of eight subsequent positive ...

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 ...

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.

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After we all sat down, the organizer said, “Let’s take a moment and go around the room and have everyone introduce themselves.” Then came the kicker. “And while you’re at it,” he said, “take a few ...