When you introduce yourself, the most important audience is not the people you meet. The most important audience is actually you. I have zero soccer ability but still played in a pretty competitive ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. I work downstairs in business development. Can I pitch you some ideas over lunch? Ally McLean, CEO of mentorship program The Working Lunch, invented a clever mnemonic ...

You step into the elevator, and a nicely dressed individual turns to you and inquires, "What do you do?" Would you introduce yourself with a compelling and memorable 60- to 90-second message that ...

Civilian or veteran -- rarely do you hear someone say, "I love walking up to a complete stranger, introducing myself and believing they'll want to talk to me." Most everyone is apprehensive (or ...

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 ...

A strong first impression in an interview can make the difference between getting hired or rejected, especially when interviewing for jobs with annual salaries of $100,000 or more. Your introduction ...

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 ...

Networking events are great for making connections and expanding your list of contacts. Both your personal and business brand can benefit from these outings by planting the seeds for meaningful ...