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“Success With Sylvia (TM)” – What to Say After YOU’ve Been Introduced to Someone

You’ve been introduced to someone and you’re now on-the-spot to show your manners. What do you say in response? How you respond demonstrates how professional and poised you are. Make a positive impression as soon as you open your mouth. There’s no need to be tongue-tied! Sylvia Henderson tells you exactly what to say and do when a mutual acquaintance makes the introductions.

What do employers want in 2012? The same skill set as 2002!

So…are “soft skills” (professional competencies) that position you for business and workplace success still needed in today’s technological, international world? Find out here.

New Video Series: “Success With Sylvia (TM)”, Version 2.0

Success with Sylvia (TM) – Making Introductions

The ability to introduce people to each other marks you as a connector—someone with strong social skills. Not you? Think again! Sylvia Henderson deconstructs the complexities of introductions into three basic steps you can rely on in any social situation. Watch the full video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnBTrbsFC40&feature=colike

Powerful Presentations: Develop Your “Platform Skills”

Public speaking is frequently noted as one fear placed right up there with fear of heights, death, blood, and insects. It’s no wonder many of us shy away from opportunities to share our knowledge and experience.

However, there comes a time when we must speak in front of our peers, and move an idea, product or technique into action, and you’ll want to have the skills to do so. I write a monthly column for the College World Reporter. In this article I give three tips on platform skills you can develop to deliver powerful presentations.

I Pay Attention to Suggestions!

Note to the commenter who suggested I place social media buttons at this blog site. Done! Thanks for the suggestion. Sylvia