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How can you showcase your unique expertise, valuable experience, and strong education without sounding egotistical?Susan C. Young
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A quality education prepares you to make a living, make better choices, and have more doors open as you build a solid life.Susan C. Young
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Companies that do not have a succession plan in place in which their seasoned professionals are teaching the younger, less experienced generations risk losing far more than talent. The depth of their experience is a valuable commodity and resource.Susan C. Young
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Take your place among experienced professionals by focusing on ways to learn, grow, and succeed.Susan C. Young
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If you were to spend your own time and money to hire a consultant, coach, or trainer, wouldn’t it give you more confidence knowing that they have "walked the talk" and have vast experience with what they are teaching?Susan C. Young
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Becoming an expert not only establishes you as a leader in your field, it will make you a trusted resource that people can rely on for new and innovative ideas. In addition to raising the stakes and helping you increase your income, your expertise will serve to make a powerful first impression, which will truly help you shine and stand apart from the crowd. Having fun and meeting interesting, incredible people along the way is an added bonus! .Susan C. Young
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By establishing a strategic online presence through your website, social media, keywords, meta tags, and Google AdWords, the world may discover your expertise and "beat a path to your door.Susan C. Young
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Become a thought leader by taking an idea, belief, or process and turning it inside-out and upside-down. Bust beyond the box and shatter a few ceilings to go where no one has gone before. Make your mark by becoming a pioneer in your pursuits.Susan C. Young
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To position yourself as an expert, create content, write a book, build a blog, post on social media, and write articles for professional publications and news sites to build your intellectual portfolio of expertise. Repurpose content in a variety of ways.Susan C. Young
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Put in the time. To position yourself as an expert, practice, apply, experiment, volunteer, and work within your area of knowledge to deepen your own understanding as you build real-life experience.Susan C. Young
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To position yourself as an expert, learn everything you can about a subject. Develop your knowledge: read books, attend classes, listen to your market, get training, attend seminars, find a mentor, join a mastermind group of like-minded individuals, watch videos, and study.Susan C. Young
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To position yourself as an expert, share your knowledge with others. Deliver presentations and teach others on your topic. Look what TED Talks have done for normal people who simply presented their passion and thereby launched careers, fame, and fortune. Interact with your target market. Maximize use of the Internet and SEO.Susan C. Young
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When you have paid the price, earned the right, and done the homework to be called an expert, people perceive you differently.Susan C. Young
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Your expertise can elevate your impressions to bring you to an entirely new realm.Susan C. Young
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Your body language is your primary language–and one that every person understands! Although it is non-verbal, evidence suggests that our body language and tone of voice can have a bigger impact and account for more of our communication than the words we speak.Susan C. Young
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Your body language continuously communicates for you, whether you are aware of it or not. Are your intended messages being well conveyed?Susan C. Young
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One of the most compelling things about you is the energy you put forth–whether it is positive, negative, or neutral. And that is only the beginning.Susan C. Young
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The way you walk, talk, stand, and carry yourself sends messages to others that can attract or repel, encourage or discourage, and impress or depress.Susan C. Young
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Using your body language to your advantage can not only improve how others perceive you, but can raise your own levels of confidence, competence, and self-esteem.Susan C. Young
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Being mindful of your body movement, facial expressions, voice tone, gestures, orientation, postures, and touch will help you project personal excellence for transforming your communications with others.Susan C. Young
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Your energy naturally produces a physical presence. I can see a person from across a crowded room and feel his or her energy. Before I've ever met them or shared the same space, I will pick up their vibe to know if she is someone I would like to know or if she is better to avoid.Susan C. Young
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Few places are more important for dressing appropriately than the workplace, where a professional appearance is crucial.Susan C. Young
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Create your own personal brand to stand apart from the crowd. Package your unique talents, style, personality, and products. Show and tell who you are and what you do–to the world.Susan C. Young
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Proven professionals know that by focusing on quality, you can’t lose with the classics and your clothes will last longer. It’s not about having expensive clothing, it is about having style.Susan C. Young
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An important part of dressing for success is not only wearing something well but making sure it is appropriate for the occasion or the environment.Susan C. Young
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Dressing appropriately in one venue may be highly inappropriate in another.Susan C. Young
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Dressing appropriately in one venue may be highly inappropriate in another. Yet every day we see a lack of modesty and taste, regardless of how uncomfortable it makes others feel.Susan C. Young
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Experts agree that color can stimulate emotions which evoke different responses. Simply by changing colors, you can change moods, communication, perceptions, energy, and expectations.Susan C. Young
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Research has shown that different colors represent different character qualities and have a powerful psychological effect. Color portrays different meanings in life and in business. Choose the colors that not only make you look and feel great, but inspire the emotions you hope to evoke.Susan C. Young
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The importance of healthy habits and hygiene for making a positive first impression should go without saying; however, I would be remiss if I did not include this topic in the book, because surprisingly, many people just don’t get it.Susan C. Young
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Are your habits and hygiene hindering your success or making a great first impression on your behalf?Susan C. Young
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Without a second look, your habits and hygiene reflect a lot about you–your thoughts, values, beliefs, priorities, self-esteem, self-respect, confidence, and every other category covered in this book that influence how people perceive you.Susan C. Young
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When you resolve to live a healthier life, you will feel better, look better, and make a better impression on everyone you meet. Only you have the power, ability, and personal choice to instill healthy habits and hygiene into your life.Susan C. Young
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I know that trying to begin a new habit may be uncomfortable, inconvenient, or challenging. However, when the goal is to feel terrific, isn’t it worth your consideration?Susan C. Young
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Poor habits can invalidate your credibility and undermine your success in all areas.Susan C. Young
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Your habits and hygiene demonstrate how you feel about yourself. Without saying a word, they speak for you.Susan C. Young
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Once you are dressed there may be still more you can do to enhance, complement, or complete your look. Simply changing your accessories will change your entire impression.Susan C. Young
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Developing your EI will allow you to explore new depths of understanding in yourself and others. It will give you insight as to why people behave as they do and assist you in areas you may wish to improve.Susan C. Young
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Prepare for Success. Feel the satisfaction and power of having your act together! Get organized beforehand to get better results. Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.Susan C. Young
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Make the personal choice to instill healthy habits and hygiene into your life. When you resolve to live a healthier life, you will feel better, look better, enjoy improved well-being and make a better impression.Susan C. Young
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Simply by living life you will gain new experiences that are uniquely your own. Your vantage points along your journey will help you form your perceptions, grow your influence, and ground you in a wisdom which can only be gained from having been there and having done it.Susan C. Young
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Punctuality Plus. When you have scheduled an appointment, or have made a commitment, you have essentially made a promise. Being punctual demonstrates your consideration for others and that you can be depended upon.Susan C. Young
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Be and Do what it takes to Have superb results. Nurture a mindset that works for you, rather than against you. Your inner thoughts determine your outer world.Susan C. Young
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Your expertise elevates your impressions to an entirely new realm. When you have paid the price, earned the right, and done the homework to be called an expert, people will be impressed.Susan C. Young
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Your education can be the ‘make or break’ difference when a hiring manager reads your resume or invites you in for an interview. In our competitive world, today a Master’s Degree has become the new differentiator that a Bachelor’s Degree once was.Susan C. Young
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Rather than allowing your failures to define you, learn from your experience to do better next time.Susan C. Young
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Rather than staying stuck in stress, unhappiness, or grief, use your experience to find gifts in the pain and grow.Susan C. Young
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How can you build credibility without grandstanding as you strive to stand apart from the crowd?Susan C. Young
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Your level of education speaks on your behalf. It demonstrates your ability to establish a clear vision, prioritize your goals, and honor your commitments. Oh yeah, did I mention it also makes you smarter?Susan C. Young
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Your education is one of the greatest treasures you can ever acquire and something no one can ever take away from you.Susan C. Young