Seth Godin Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

A handshake, a greeting, the way we sit in a meeting or wear a mask–it’s a chance to connect and to make a difference for the person we’re with. Social niceties are easy to do half-heartedly. But they’re not for us, they’re for the other person. All in, or not at all.

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Brimstone Consulting

APRIL 28, 2021

The world needs more people who do not have a price at which they can be bought; who do not borrow from integrity to pay for expediency; who have their priorities straight and in proper order; whose handshake is an ironclad contract; who are not afraid of taking risks to advance what is right; and who are as honest in small matters as they are in large (..)

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Seth Godin Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

Handshake overhead is the result of the simple law of more people. Two people need one handshake to be introduced. On the other hand, 9 people need 36 handshakes. As a result of these shortcuts, the software (or hardware) isn’t easily expandable for future needs. n*(n – 1)/2.

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Seth Godin Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Handshake agreements are great when there’s an ongoing, stable interaction. That’s because the other entity wants what you have. But as soon as they have it, it’s only the contract that offers concrete protection against future events.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 29, 2017

Once in the meeting, begin with a firm handshake, an abundance of eye contact, and an upright body position. Yes, a firm handshake and upright body position may subtly influence a client’s opinion of you, but the true success of your meeting will come from human connection. That is the key to striking a positive business relationship.

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Seth Godin Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

That’s not many handshakes from “The Battle Hymn” to “Blinded by the Light”… During that same period of time, we invented and moved on from radio, live TV, nationwide magazines, color TV, cable TV, Compuserve, Yahoo, GeoCities, The Globe, MySpace and 10,000 other steps. We know who begat who.

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Seth Godin Blog

JUNE 3, 2018

At the same time, expanding the amount of time spent parading each student on the stage for a photo and a handshake undermines most of that, and it alienates or numbs everyone else. Instead of one team of two doing the handshake and photo dance, have three teams. Consider: we have screens now.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Consulting is ultimately a relationship driven profession, and it is also much easier to build client relationships with a warm handshake rather than via email or Zoom meetings. For example, there is a lot to be said for communicating in person and being able to draw on a whiteboard to visualize concepts. Office habits of the client.

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Seth Godin Blog

JUNE 3, 2018

At the same time, expanding the amount of time spent parading each student on the stage for a photo and a handshake undermines most of that, and it alienates or numbs everyone else. Instead of one team of two doing the handshake and photo dance, have three teams. Consider: we have screens now.

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Kai Davis

APRIL 21, 2021

Is one a great first impression and one a middling lukewarm handshake of a first impression? Once you’ve surveyed your scene on mobile, do the same on desktop. You want to see if the experience differs between the two. (Is Once you know, you can start to act.). After you’ve taken a look, think about what you’ve found.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Eye contact, a firm handshake, and a pleasant smile will take you a long way. Secondly, consultants often engage directly with senior clients, and so the interviewer needs to feel comfortable that you will be able to represent the firm.

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Martinka Consulting

MARCH 21, 2018

You build them with a handshake. You read that correctly: All of the rest is personal and conversational in “real” life, not virtual… Stop hiding behind a keyboard and get out on the streets to meet with buyers. You don’t build relationships with a “return” key.

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Martinka Consulting

APRIL 21, 2014

Maybe I’m missing out on the “Secret LinkedIn handshake” that let’s me decode and understand all of this.' Endorsements don’t matter if we can’t relate to each other. Second, don’t people care most about the results that they’ll get (the value)?

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 16, 2015

In terms of important introductions, of which there will be many, the firmness of your handshake, the sound of your voice and the clothes you are wearing are some of the many things that will have an effect on the impression you make. A limp lettuce leaf of a handshake can give the impression you’re passive.

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LSA Global

APRIL 20, 2020

Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships without the handshake, without the opportunity for impromptu discussions, and without the chance encounters is not easy. While many of us have had virtual team members for years, who could foresee that, suddenly, almost every team other than first responders would become virtual?

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Seth Godin Blog

JULY 5, 2016

A handshake is always more than just that. Some people go through their day unaware that every action they pursue has more than its obvious intent. A glance is worth a thousand words. Asking for the check can be like a standing ovation--or a put down.

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Women in Consulting

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Find the event’s host(s) or any of its sponsors and introduce yourself to them with the same warm smile and handshake as above, and then thank them for hosting and/or sponsoring the event. Two proven tactics that I’ve seen help solo attendees again and again: 1.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2018

Candidates should: Introduce themselves with a warm smile and firm handshake, Dress professionally but not over the top (no shining objects which could distract the interviewer), Show open body language and a relaxed attitude, and. Show excitement about the opportunity to meet the interviewers.

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Seth Godin Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Now, instead of pheromones and handshakes, we’ve got to find nuance and cues from video images on a Facetime call. Suddenly, though, here comes the digital swirl. Now, instead of 150 people in our core circle of trusted acquaintances, we’re exposed to thousands. It’s no wonder we’re stressed out of our minds.

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QEmploy

JULY 16, 2019

A firm handshake. A handshake is internationally seen as a professional sign of politeness. And a firm handshake can convey confidence. Just as a handshake can convey confidence, looking someone in the eye can as well. Here are 3 quick tips to help you out. When greeted by the interviewer, offer to shake hands.

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Claris Consulting

DECEMBER 3, 2018

I learned that devoting our lives to the service of others and acknowledging the people I meet each day with a handshake or eye contact are the foundation for a life well lived. In this era of partisan politics and divisiveness, it’s refreshing to reflect back on the leadership of a “kinder, gentler” period in American history.

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freshminds

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

As the interviewer comes to greet you, stand up, give them a firm handshake, smile and introduce yourself. Whilst this might not always be the case for all interviewers, first impressions really do count. Demonstrating confidence and composure straight from the start is essential.

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freshminds

JUNE 26, 2017

It is important you evaluate your body language: How is your handshake? Do you make eye-contact? Do you speak with your hands or hide them beneath the table? For example, personally, I always tie my hair up for interviews to avoid playing with it and which comes across as nervous and fidgety.

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Harvard Business

MAY 29, 2017

The next time he met with senior management, he was greeted with a smile and warm handshake. He needed to get their feedback and then craft a strategy that was in line with his new company’s values. He felt he had a clean slate to present his new ideas, and they were ultimately able to agree on a sales strategy for his region.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

For all the faddish talk about audacious goals and moonshots, the bigger an unproven promise, the harder the fall when execution doesn’t match the hype.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

What’s the secret handshake? They are all fewer than 10 years old; they all sell relatively undifferentiated commodities; and they are all growing like a weed? How do they do it? It’s friction — they’ve taken all the friction out of their flywheel.

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Confessions of a Consultant

DECEMBER 30, 2018

I hate when the other guy goes for a handshake and I go for an open-mouth kiss and oh great now I probably didn’t get this job.’. PPS Lighter Notes: Some interview-related Tweets: ‘I murder drifters and use their hair to make little dolls. Oh, you meant at work! Sorry about that. Interviewer : So tell me why you want this job.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 21, 2017

Much has been written about the body language of confidence and how specific gestures such as physical stance, tone, handshake, and eye contact instantly communicate both ease and authority. How to physically act out these personal qualities?

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Confessions of a Consultant

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

A well-dressed candidate, who offers a warm handshake, speaks eloquently and maintains good eye contact makes a positive initial impression. That statistic is made worse by the fact that almost everyone thinks they are a wonderful ‘judge of character’, God’s gift to psychology.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 2, 2017

We all know there’s a price to pay for a making bad first impression: A limp handshake conveys low confidence; a wrinkled suit makes you seem lazy; oversharing comes across as emotional instability. But do you ever think about the first impression your meetings make?

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Management Consulted

MARCH 28, 2016

Make and maintain good eye contact, a good firm handshake, etc. If you can make a good connection with your interviewers and represent yourself well, you will put yourself in a great position to be hired. Applying to Booz Allen Hamilton?

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Management Consulted

MAY 21, 2015

Make and maintain good eye contact, a good firm handshake etc. BAH is a highly interpersonal firm, many interviewees speak highly of the interview process, saying they felt like their interviewer was getting to know them as a person and not just asking them a memorized set of questions, so remember to present yourself well. Applying to BAH?

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Kates Kesler

JUNE 11, 2014

He reset collaborative P&L metrics and business review processes, shared by the region leaders and the global product leaders, to form tight “business handshakes,” that he regards as the center of a granular set of growth strategies. In three years the progress is impressive, especially in the healthcare sector.

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LSA Global

MARCH 18, 2024

The Subtle Signals of Trust Picture this: a firm handshake, a genuine smile, and direct eye contact. And that could sabotage a potentially great relationship. These seemingly simple gestures carry profound implications in the realm of trust.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 15, 2017

“Don’t believe in a handshake,” says Younger. Before you start working on an assignment, you need a contract that lays out the scope of the project , the payment terms, and enumerates the expectations for both sides.

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Ed Kless

JULY 20, 2016

The invisible handshake: a new take on corporate social responsibility (with Ron Baker). In addition, to Daniel Susskind, I will be moderating a panel which includes: Ron Baker, Gary Boomer, Garry Carter, William Nahum, Doug Sleeter, and Joe Woodard. Do you want fries with that? Fundamentals of strategic pricing.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 2, 2021

She shook his hand, happy that he had a firm dry handshake. Too many engineers had limp-fish handshakes. Too often, they complain about their project managers.”. He smiled, walked past his luggage cart and extended his hand to shake. I’m David Goldblum.”. I’m Jill Weiss and it’s nice to meet you.”.

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