I love when science validates my (several forms of) crazy. As many of you know, I seem to have some kind of mild fixation on shaking hands. I tend to rant about it. I talked to my 9 year old daughter about it yesterday as a matter of fact. (She gave someone a limp handshake. [...]
Scientists Agree with Me!
July 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · personal branding
Tags: coaching·handshake·personal branding·skills
Make a First Impression
March 11th, 2008 · No Comments · career, interviewing, personal branding
Yesterday, Lifehacker posted a link to a post from The Art of Manliness, on making a first impression. First impressions are a key element to building your personal brand. AoM recommends you focus on these key areas: Dress to impress. Look fit. Get an impressive handshake. (I am a nut about handshakes). Focus on speaking. [...]
Tags: career·career management·handshake·interviewing·personal branding·skills
Strong Handshake, Strong Genes
December 2nd, 2007 · No Comments · coaching, interviewing, personal branding
The Week has a blurb from Science regarding new research around a man’s handshake. I realize I may becoming somewhat of a nut about handshakes but this site is about personal branding and I firmly believe your handshake is part of your brand. Meet enough people, interview enough people, be able to assess people quick [...]
Tags: handshake·interviewing·skills
Shaking Hands for Dummies
October 6th, 2006 · 1 Comment · coaching, interviewing
[This was originally posted on the old site.] Lifehacker struck a nerve with me yesterday. Great post and commentary thread on the customer of shaking hands [Give a Good Handshake]. I was motivated to post a comment! I have been a long-time reader/fan of Lifehacker but this was the first topic that got me riled [...]
