Introducing yourself to patients Respect for privacy and a little bedside manner can go a long way in provider-patient encounters. I almost always start my shifts at the hospital the same way. I check ...

Introductions and knowing someone's name are basic parts of networking and building strong relationships. Yet, we often take introductions for granted and assume that we all know each other when we're ...

Last week, we talked about the problem of overintroducing yourself—that exhausting habit of piling on credentials, experiences, and qualifications until your listener’s eyes glaze over. We explored ...

Starting college is a super-exciting and life-changing experience in the student’s life. In this journey, new beginnings, exciting opportunities, and challenging times lie ahead. Among all these, the ...

Introducing yourself to a stranger is a unique and interesting experience. How much do you share? Where do you start? What do they want to hear? Since we may not know anything about the person we're ...

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 ...

There you are, in front of the person or audience that you want to impress with your killer idea. You know they are going to love it, but you are so preoccupied with pulling off your pitch that you ...

Introducing yourself to someone at a bar whom you're attracted to is a bit passé in modern society. About 40% of heterosexual couples now first meet online, compared with 2% in 1995. But if you're in ...

In about 4 weeks I'll be starting a new position as a manufacturing plant General Manager. This is very exciting for me as I've always been excited about leading. It's a bit rattling also as I've ...