What does it take to have an authentic and impeccable image in the workplace?
Image is the impression you give to others, and it can be either positive or negative. It all depends on how you want to be perceived.
You create your own image. It is important--and crucial to your success--to understand image management as an art and skill you need to learn, maintain and improve. When you are the leader of your authentic image, you exhibit confidence and portray strengths, dignity, integrity, refinement and charm. You demonstrate that you are a person of character by walking the talk and revealing strong values and principles. You set an example and create positive energy around you, so others want to emulate you. You become an inspiration.
What are some factors that help you become the leader of your authentic image?
in 1971, Dr. Albert Mehrabian, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, UCLA, identified the importance of first impressions, and his study showed that an initial impression depends less on what you say and more on your non-verbal presence. According to Dr. Mehrabian:
- 55 percent of an initial impression is based on non verbal communication - body language and appearance. This is your visual image.
- 38 percent is based on how you speak. This is your verbal image.
- 7 Percent is based on what you actually say. This is your verbal image.
Join me next week to discuss the non verbal communication - body language and appearance.
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