Last Wednesday at 5 p.m., rain poured, thunder clapped and drenched shoppers fled into shop alcoves and doorways to escape the wind. Then, as quickly as the storms arrived, the skies cleared, and ...

Humans have been making rapid judgments since the dawn of time. We have an innate ability to assess situations around us and make fast decisions based on these observations. The same applies to our ...

Since likability matters, most people want to make a great first impression. You surely know the basics. Smile. Make eye contact. Listen a lot more than you speak. Hold that thought. Some years ago I ...

It hasn't taken Thomas Brown long to prove that he can command a room. Conducting team meetings during his first week as Bears interim head coach, the 38-year-old has impressed players with his ...

Who says first impressions matter? Science. Did you know that it only takes 7 seconds for someone to form an opinion about someone else, whether looking at a photo or meeting them in person? This goes ...

“People feel better and do better when you give them attention, affirmation, and appreciation” Inspirational speech-giver extraordinaire John Maxwell’s quote is not only motivational it’s a cheat code ...

My son, who lives in Honolulu, was enjoying his morning latte at his favorite coffee shop. He texted me and said, "The guy at the register remembered you from last year. He says you are 'super ...