Put Your Best Self Forward\ In a world where change is constant, building business relationships quickly is key. Professional presence can help you stand out in the crowd of e-mails, voicemails, business meetings, and social occasions. It offers a personal style that projects your competence, credibility, and confidence—whether you are in person or in cyberspace.\ 5 Steps to Professional Presence offers a proven system that has been used by over 1,500 corporations since 1980.\ Step One: Make...
You don t get a second chance to make a good first impression, especially in today s hyper-competitive business world. That s why it s critical to project an image of confidence, ability, and integrity to everyone you deal with. In 5 Steps to Professional Presence, image consultants Susan Bixler and Lisa Scherrer Dugan show readers how to create a successful professional presence by paying attention to key areas such as: Virtual presenceusing high-tech communication tools like e-mail, video conferencing, and voice mail to project a winning image Nonverbal communicationbuilding rapport with colleagues and clients by developing strong nonverbal skills Social situationsprojecting a comfortable, professional image at business meals, conferences, and sales meetings With specific advice on how to develop a top-notch professional image, along with scores of examples from specific business situations, this book is a great resource for readers who feel the need to make a better impression at work.