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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

At a networking event, we often introduce ourselves with just our first name. Instead, try using your full name so people can remember it easier. We've talked about how hard it is to remember people's ...