Tip #6 You Have Seven Seconds to Make an Impression

A couple of years ago, Forbes released an article titled, “You and Your Business Haven 7 Seconds to Make a First Impression: Here’s How to Succeed.” The title alone caused me to pause and ponder for about ten seconds. Many of my first impressions have involved sweaty handshakes, stuttering introductions, and all too often, the embarrassment of spinach or other greenery nested in my teeth. And those are just the issues with my person…what have I communicated about my organization?