Weekly “What’s UUUUP? In Business thought
- susanthomasgiantco
- May 27, 2024
- 2 min read
The Importance and Power of First Impressions #Firstimpressions
How long do we have?
The brain takes about seven to thirty seconds to form a first impression. Some studies suggest it can happen even faster, in as little as one-tenth of a second. 😳
This ✅conserve cognitive resources
⚠️can be difficult to change first impressions
Those are formed using:
• Body Language: 55% - watch your facial leakage 💧
• Tone of Voice: 38% - play it like an instrument 🎹
• Words: 7% - choose them wisely 👵
🧠 depends on rapid automatic processes = Primary Effect
Amygdala and prefrontal cortex = play 🔑roles in processing first encounters, triggering quick assessments of trustworthiness, competence and likability to navigate social interactions efficiently.
Wow and we have best case scenario 30 sec and worst one tenth of a second?💨
My Tips @ No cost:
Businesses: Be genuinely people centric!📈
Make processes user friendly
Ensure any e learning is relatable and connects with learner (not just to tick the box) and follow up with the learner
Genuinely (train management in Emotional Intelligence) check in with people in their settling in period to a new role as frequently as possible
Build a questions are seen as strengths and engagement culture
Reporting Managers: Get out of your own head! 🧑💼
Take time to be present to greet every member of the team and do the same when leaving (thanking them for their workload)
Welcome new members - Make them feel at ease - We all had a first day! Learn names - show that you care
Genuinely thank people for their work and input or achievements (no matter how big or small in YOUR eyes) - Thank you = most powerful tool of kindness and recognition with record ROI 🙌
Employee: Be authentic! 😇
Show up like you want the person you are!
Learn names - show that you care
Listen actively to build connections 👂
Leave any judgement @ home
Join me to ensure we can all show up as the real us and let’s go a judgement diet!
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