Every one of your first encounters begins with a "blank canvas" which provides you with unlimited opportunities to color your world in the ways you most desire.

Positive impressions have staying power, so make them great. You can transform your connections and your relationship results!

Emotionally intelligent people have the capacity to understand and express their own emotions-you are in touch with your strengths and weaknesses and realize where you might like to make improvements.

Haven't you known people who seem to have a "sixth sense" super-power when it comes to connecting, communicating, and understanding others? These emotionally intelligent people always know the right...

All the elements of greater emotional awareness can weave together to ensure you make a more positive impact.

Emotional intelligence will give you insight as to why people behave as they do and assist you in areas which you may wish to improve.

The Art of First Impressions for Positive Impact is based on the premise that when you become self-aware and learn how to shine bright as your best self, you can transform your relationships in life...

It's not bravery unless you are doing something which causes you to feel afraid. Unless there is some degree of fear or apprehension involved, bravery is not even needed.

Emotional intelligence marks one's ability to perceive, understand, control, and evaluate his or her emotions.

Absolutely everything associated with your success is relationship based and emotionally connected. Developing your emotional intelligence is one of the wisest action you can take for personal and...

Have you ever had a legitimate complaint as a customer which made you angry, upset, or frustrated? How was it "handled?" If you were dealing with an inept, uncaring, or untrained employee, they may...

Listening is one thing; however, ACTIVE listening is quite another. The first is a passive act which does not require great involvement, whereas, the latter is a consciously aware and deliberately...

The radiance of dignity and grace creates a profound elegance which exists whether anyone is watching or not.

Do you see dignity & grace as a state of emotional and spiritual being or a physical projection of courage and class? Perhaps they describe both.

Dignity impacts the quality of your external world in your relationships, communications, and interactions.

Dignity impacts everything in your life. It affects the quality of your internal world for how you see, feel, and think about yourself.

Grace is an attitude of generosity toward our fellow humans. We are not easily offended and do not look to judge and label others. With a spirit of graciousness, we are amiable, benevolent, and...

A wonderful place to start is to seek role models who exemplify this way of being and try their style on for size.

Gracious pride is a wonderful quality when it is used for good; it brings out the best in you and encourages the best in others.

Gracious pride is a powerful motivator and an exceptional quality. It drives a person to strive for excellence, keep promises, not give up, be more resilient, maintain optimism, and hold their head...

Self-confident people take the initiative to move forward in the direction of their dreams.

Think and act positively by focusing on the positives in yourself, other people, and situations.

Use your body language and posture to project confidence. Shift your physiology into a more powerful pose or position and your mindset will follow.

If you want to appear more confident-speak slowly, articulately, clearly, and deliberately. Communicating with clarity will not only help you build more confidence in yourself, but it will inspire...

You will be stuck with you for the rest of your life so learn to be your own best friend. Take a moment, look at yourself in the mirror, and say, "I love you." It feels awkward at first. Do it anyway....

Be mindful to love and appreciate yourself and become your own champion. This healthy and loving relationship will be felt when people meet you.

28.Remind yourself of the many victories you've achieved and build healthier self-esteem and perceptions on those.

With an objective eye, take an inventory of your successes and enlist the honest feedback of a trusted and respected mentor or peer. Chances are they see you in a better light than you see yourself!

What we often forget is that most everyone else has dealt with the same struggles and uncertainties. You get to pick your response when this doubt creeps in. Will you allow it to undermine your...

We all go through times of self-doubt, times when we may question our abilities and hope we can live up to the expectations of others.