7 strategies for a brilliant first impression

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7 STRATEGIES FOR A BRILLIANT FIRST IMPRESSION

INTRODUCTIONS HAVE A 90%

FAILURE RATE.

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It’s better to avoid introducing yourself to someone than to waste their time with weak communication. !

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Every time you introduce yourself, you are either adding value or taking up space.

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YOUR INFLUENCE AS A PROFESSIONAL WILL BE MEASURED BY YOUR ABILITY TO GET OTHERS TO LISTEN AND TAKE ACTION.

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1. Find one way to add VALUE to the conversation.

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What problem is your listener facing? !

How can you help overcome it?

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2. Understand how theWorld sees YOU.

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How is your personality most likely to impress others? You already have certain patterns of communication. !

These shape how people perceive you.

INNOVATION

PASSION

POWER

PRESTIGE

TRUST

MYSTIQUE

ALERT

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So how does the world see you? !

If you haven’t discovered that yet, find out at: !

www.HowTheWorldSeesYou.com

INNOVATION

HOW CAN YOU START THE CONVERSATION?

PASSION

POWER

PRESTIGE

TRUST

MYSTIQUE

ALERT

INTRODUCE YOURSELF WITH HUMOR,

CONNECT INSTANTLY WITH A WARM SMILE AND OPEN BODY

START A CONVERSION WITH A STRONG OPINION

OPEN TOPICS ABOUT IMPROVEMENT

MAKE THEM FEEL COMFORTABLE

ASK INTELLIGENT QUESTIONS

SHOW INTEREST BY ASKING FOR DETAILS

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3. Create your “Anthem.”

An Anthem is a tagline for your personality. !

It’s how you are different and what you do best.

Once you know what makes you valuable to others, you’re more authentic and confident.

Build Your Anthem: !

www.HowToFascinate.com/Anthem

4. Ask real questions.

When it comes to first impressions, your questions matter more than your answers. The goal is to get away from trite topics, and get on a roll together.

5. Consider what your listener will ALREADY be thinking and talking about.

It’s easier to immediately connect with someone if you already know what they’re pondering… or struggling with… or excited about.

6. Commit to a strong start.

When introducing yourself, don’t wait for the other person to do all the work.

TWEET THIS: !

“When it comes to first impressions, a weak start leads to a poor impression.” !

via @SallyHogshead

So if you’re ready to make a brilliant first impression, create your Anthem now: !

www.HowToFascinate.com/Anthem

7. Bring a sense of purpose to the conversation.

TWEET THIS: !

“The purpose of a conversation is not to kill time, but to grow a connection.” !

via @SallyHogshead

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