CHAPTER ONE
FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND PERCEPTIONS
We do not see things as they are, we see things as we are.
—ANAÏS NIN
French-American writer
The goal is for you to have the tools you need to make a positive first—and lasting—impression that’s a true reflection of your strengths and core values—and, ultimately, be perceived by others the way you envision. This chapter highlights four key elements of making an impression—and the subtle nuances that contribute to the perceptions that others form of you. Knowing this information can help you to increase self-awareness, leverage your strengths, and focus on areas that may need more of your attention.
In order to increase self-awareness, it’s important to look inward.
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