by Lisa Richey | Aug 2, 2016 | Business Etiquette Tips, First Impression
To have good posture you must pull your shoulders down, and elongate your spine. Hold your head high. Smile. Walk in a room with your most perfect posture. Show off your confidence, style and the fact that you know you are very comfortable in your own skin. This works whether you are sitting or standing.
by Lisa Richey | Jun 7, 2016 | First Impression, Professional Dress
Business Casual: JP Morgan’s New Dress Code JP Morgan Chase & Co announced a new dress code. Â The Wall Street Journal reported on the details in their Saturday edition. JPMorgan is adopting a new business casual policy. Our largest bank is taking a break...
by Lisa Richey | Jun 2, 2015 | First Impression
Body language is one of the keys to your success both professionally and personally. Our movements are speaking as loudly as our words, whether you know it or not.
Here are 9 tips that will significantly enhance, magnify and boost your image. 1. Powerful handshake – Is yours powerful? Are you sure? Have a friend check it out. You must make web to web contact with your hand. Business deals or job opportunities are lost due to wimpy handshakes. This a very important part of your first impression. Remember, to always stand for a handshake. This shows respect.
by Lisa Richey | Feb 22, 2013 | First Impression
Let’s do a quick exercise. Take a moment and think of the word “charisma”. Â Make a list of all the people that pop into your mind that have it. Â Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and Oprah have it. Â Dean Martin, Liz Taylor, John Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and...
by Lisa Richey | Jun 19, 2012 | First Impression
Recently, I was asked by the popular blog, Fabulous After 40 to write a post for their site.  Of course, I was thrilled.  See my article below about posture. Having good posture is important at any age. The Importance of Good Posture Have you ever heard the saying “an...
by Lisa Richey | Mar 20, 2012 | First Impression
This is just about the best piece of advice you will ever receive: never gossip. Â Just don’t get involved in it. Â It is messy and it is childish. Â If you are a gossip, Â you may want to take an internal audit and see what exciting substantial activities you can...