<h2>Put Your Best Self Forward</h2> <p>In a world where change is constant, building business relationships quickly is key. Professional presence can help you stand out in the crowd of e-mails, voicemails, business meetings, and social occasions. It offers a personal style that projects your competence, credibility, and confidence?whether you are in person or in cyberspace.</p> <p><i>5 Steps to Professional Presence</i> offers a proven system that has been used by over 1,500 corporations since 1980.</p> <p><b>Step One:</b> <i>Make a powerful first impression using the essential components that convey trust, rapport, and connection.</i></p> <p><b>Step Two:</b> <i>Use nonverbal communication to maintain the first impression and create a lasting one.</i></p> <p><b>Step Three:</b> <i>Master high tech communication?e-mail, voicemail, and wireless?where the first impression usually begins.</i></p> <p><b>Step Four:</b> <i>Avoid no-win business situations with grace and savvy.</i></p> <p><b>Step Five:</b> <i>Develop the social skills you need to make the most of corporate outings, business meals and parties, and networking events.</i></p>