From the course: Creating Great First Impressions

The power of first impressions

From the course: Creating Great First Impressions

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The power of first impressions

- Hi, I'm Vanessa. I am so happy to have you here. Hi, I'm Vanessa. I'm so happy to have you here. Did you notice a difference in those two openings? Your first impressions matter. From what you say, to how you say it. You need to know the science of making a lasting first impression. My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I'm Lead Investigator at Science of People, a human behavior research lab. I'm also the author of the best-selling book Captivate, the Science of Succeeding with People. In this LinkedIn Learning course, I'm going to show you how to make a memorable, powerful first impression every time, with everyone you meet. We'll dive into the science of the perfect handshake, the best opening line for any conversation, and even how to sound confident on the phone. Plus, I'll cover the body language you need to be engaging during every interaction. So if you're ready, let's jump into how to create a great first impression.

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