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First Impressions Get One Shot
ð¥ Image, Impression, Credibilty and Trust Engineering for Client-Facing Professionals : Episode #476
Video Free Resources here: dale-carnegie.co.jp/freebundles
My Point of View: In business, credibility can be created before competence is tested. We can sell them on trusting us by engineering the first impressions we want, so let's be intentional and let's be sharp.
ð© Classic Menswear Conventions â Know the Rule to Break the Rule
#52. Q: What is the rule for pocket square folds?
Learn a number of fold patterns for your pocket square. This brings variety to your look, but donât go crazy and start wearing complex or elaborate designs which are a distraction. This is not your abstract Origami time to shine, but the chance for subtle elegance. Donât make the pocket square the main act â it is always the supporter of the tie or sometimes the shirt.
ð The 4 Vs of Executive Presence: Visual, Vocal, Verbal, Value
ð¯ Who am I meeting and what impression do I want to create:
Today I was appearing in a new documentary, as a Japan expert, on issues to do with Japanese youth. Rionne McAvoy is a prize winning documentary maker and this will be his new movie.
I wanted to look sharp for the documentary, knowing that this content will be going wide and staying long.
Suit: Custom navy beadstripe with fabric from Carlo Barbera Valdiliana 1949, double pleats, notch lapels, Barchetta breast pocket, 35mm double cuffs, flap pockets, side vents.
Shirt: Abelard Melbourne 1922 white shirt with English Cuffs. Abbeyhorn Holme 1749 horn collars stays from Kirby Allison Dallas 2007
Tie: Brooks Brothers New York 1818 navy tie with white dots in a Windsor knot.
Socks: Navy over the calf socks
âš Personal Flair
Cufflinks: Dark blue glass cufflinks
Pocket Square: Blue linen pocketsquare in a reverse puff. Stabiliser from Kuska Fabrics Kyoto 1936.
Badge: Dale Carnegie New York 1912, silver corporate badge
Pen: Mont Blanc Hamburg 1906
Card Holder: Lanvin Paris 1889
Watch: Vintage gold 24m Cartier Paris 1847 Tank Francaise with a black nubuck alligator strap
Fragrance: Acqua di Parma Colonia - classic from 1916
ð High Shine Shoes: The high shine shoes were my black TLB Mallorca 1946 Oxfords with a Goya last, punched toe cap, French boxcalf leather from the D'Annonay Tannery 1838.
Intention outcomes: I have seen the edited video for the movie and I looked professional.
ð If you want Executive Presence in Tokyo, I coach leaders on Presence, Leadership, Communications, Presentations and Sales.
We have a bonus for you packed with free resourcesâone thatâll make you go, âYep, this is exactly what I wanted.â Head to the link now. Dale-Carnegie.co.jp/en/about/freebundles
ð© greg.story@dalecarnegie.com ð dale-carnegie.co.jp ð Access our free 35 White Papers on leadership, sales, and executive presence in Japan: bit.ly/4nbN0pj ð Download our 19 Free E-books: bit.ly/42MbKMK
âïž Dr. Greg Story â President, Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training. Author of Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, Japan Presentations Mastery, and Japan Leadership Mastery.
First Impressions Get One Shot
ð¥ Image, Impression, Credibilty and Trust Engineering for Client-Facing Professionals : Episode #476
Video Free Resources here: dale-carnegie.co.jp/freebundles
My Point of View: In business, credibility can be created before competence is tested. We can sell them on trusting us by engineering the first impressions we want, so let's be intentional and let's be sharp.
ð© Classic Menswear Conventions â Know the Rule to Break the Rule
#52. Q: What is the rule for pocket square folds?
Learn a number of fold patterns for your pocket square. This brings variety to your look, but donât go crazy and start wearing complex or elaborate designs which are a distraction. This is not your abstract Origami time to shine, but the chance for subtle elegance. Donât make the pocket square the main act â it is always the supporter of the tie or sometimes the shirt.
ð The 4 Vs of Executive Presence: Visual, Vocal, Verbal, Value
ð¯ Who am I meeting and what impression do I want to create:
Today I was appearing in a new documentary, as a Japan expert, on issues to do with Japanese youth. Rionne McAvoy is a prize winning documentary maker and this will be his new movie.
I wanted to look sharp for the documentary, knowing that this content will be going wide and staying long.
Suit: Custom navy beadstripe with fabric from Carlo Barbera Valdiliana 1949, double pleats, notch lapels, Barchetta breast pocket, 35mm double cuffs, flap pockets, side vents.
Shirt: Abelard Melbourne 1922 white shirt with English Cuffs. Abbeyhorn Holme 1749 horn collars stays from Kirby Allison Dallas 2007
Tie: Brooks Brothers New York 1818 navy tie with white dots in a Windsor knot.
Socks: Navy over the calf socks
âš Personal Flair
Cufflinks: Dark blue glass cufflinks
Pocket Square: Blue linen pocketsquare in a reverse puff. Stabiliser from Kuska Fabrics Kyoto 1936.
Badge: Dale Carnegie New York 1912, silver corporate badge
Pen: Mont Blanc Hamburg 1906
Card Holder: Lanvin Paris 1889
Watch: Vintage gold 24m Cartier Paris 1847 Tank Francaise with a black nubuck alligator strap
Fragrance: Acqua di Parma Colonia - classic from 1916
ð High Shine Shoes: The high shine shoes were my black TLB Mallorca 1946 Oxfords with a Goya last, punched toe cap, French boxcalf leather from the D'Annonay Tannery 1838.
Intention outcomes: I have seen the edited video for the movie and I looked professional.
ð If you want Executive Presence in Tokyo, I coach leaders on Presence, Leadership, Communications, Presentations and Sales.
We have a bonus for you packed with free resourcesâone thatâll make you go, âYep, this is exactly what I wanted.â Head to the link now. Dale-Carnegie.co.jp/en/about/freebundles
ð© greg.story@dalecarnegie.com ð dale-carnegie.co.jp ð Access our free 35 White Papers on leadership, sales, and executive presence in Japan: bit.ly/4nbN0pj ð Download our 19 Free E-books: bit.ly/42MbKMK
âïž Dr. Greg Story â President, Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training. Author of Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, Japan Presentations Mastery, and Japan Leadership Mastery.
