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So in this module we're going to talk about how you can catch somebodies eye and really make a great
first impressions.
So the first hack comes from researchers at MIT who showed that people who hold positive thoughts in
their heads specifically good intentions tend to have much better outcomes than people who don't.
And most specifically if you have bad intentions as you go into a conversation the other person is pretty
good at picking that up.
So make sure that you're holding good thoughts in your head as you go in to meet somebody for the first
time.
The second attack comes from Dr. Amy Cuddy at Harvard who shows that there's a really powerful connection
between your mind the way that you hold yourself and your your body language and how other people perceive
you.
So one good way to make sure that you're having positive body language is to stick your chest out a
little bit and put your hands on your hips that will make sure that you're holding yourself in a confident
way.
So the third hack actually comes from people who were researching negotiations and what makes successful
conversations in a business setting and what they showed is that small really powerful role in building
trust.
So don't undervalue a couple minutes of small talk as you go to meet somebody for the first time.
So in the download section you're going to find a reference that easel has made to help you master the
art of professional conversations especially casual ones.
You'll also find research from the team at MIT and also a conversation with Amy Cuddy about the power
of small talk in negotiations.