What Is Image?
Image isn't simply presenting a beautiful face to the camera. It is
being your unique self, joy and confidence in who you are and what you
offer to those who work with you.
Dishonest techniques will eventually backfire. Proper image management
keeps you on your toes to always be the best human being you can be.
Image is the character we project, interpreted by those around us.
In life we are always presenting ourselves to the world.
Image Management and Fashion Trends
It's important to know where fashion starts and your personal image
begins. Fashion trends are one of many Image power tools that can backfire
if ignored. Knowing which trends are for you is essential -- for both
men and women.
In today's more casual world, image matters more than ever! It can
be far more difficult to communicate your image when dressed casually.
Whether you are casual, Business Casual, or buttoned into a suit, the
important thing is for your unique self to be apparent to the people
with whom you interact.
A few more Image Power Tools
People reach at least 12 different conclusions about you during the
first 30 seconds they meet you. Many things go into that result. The
more you are aware of these factors, the more you can start getting
your newly-formed relationships on track.
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Impression Management
M
Managing Your Attitude
A
Appearance
G
Gestures & Body Language
E
Etiquette
Impression Management is the art of creating the impression
you want to project. More than a bag of quick-fix tricks, Impression
Management takes an honest, whole-person approach to building rapport
quickly at first meetings.
Managing Your Attitude is an important business tool for every
successful leader; make your attitude work for you.
Appearance is still important when you're trying to forge new
ties with people; over half of your message is communicated before you
say a word!
Gestures & Body Language are part of your overall appearance,
too. What you do speaks so loudly, it can drown out anything you say!
Etiquette, or how you treat other people, is always crucial
to your successful image. Be aware of how you are perceived, as well
as how you perceive others.
