True or False: To be taken seriously, you have to be serious?
False. People buy on emotion and justify with fact. Whether we’re presenting at a quarterly business review (QBR), in front of your board or simply touching base in a one-on-one meeting, we have to be light!
But don’t just take my written word for it – watch my face and see for yourself. Notice the difference between when I lighten up my face – and when I do not.
You’ll also learn the #1 tip I share with top executives.
Lighten up! Remember, you might feel a disparity – usually when it feels like an ear-to-ear grin, it’s barely a smile. Watch yourself on video if you can. No matter what, try to overdo your smile.
As someone who tends to be smile challenged I needed this reminder. Thanks Ben for the post.
Jon – we all do! It’s so easy to fall out of habit and practice, which is why continuous awareness is helpful. Thanks for your reply!
Lightening up is the key to success in any office environment! Otherwise it’s just another day in the office..