In every new encounter, be it wanting to pass a job interview, completing a sales deal, or networking with new people at some gathering, you always seek to leave a good first impression. The power of first impressions is that they usually last, and there is a good reason for that: In this fast-paced life, we are typically too busy to give a second chance. Our brains try to economically process the loads of information they are exposed to, so the time window we leave open to judge someone or something is short, and once we create a perception, we stick to it and it becomes hard to change.

Creating a positive impression simply means that you need to actively manage both how people “feel” about you, and how they “think” about you. There are hundreds of books, articles, and videos on how to impress others, but many of them lack the proper balance between these two components. Some resources accentuate the importance of building rapport and excellent communication (the “feeling” component), while some others favor the presentation of your achievements or the solution you’ll bring to a business problem (the “thinking” component).

To learn the balanced formula that can help you make powerful impressions in your first encounters, read the book "Career Compass" at:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FOPPA1K