169: Six Ways to Recover From a Bad First Impression, with John Corcoran
If you make a bad first impression, all is not lost. John Corcoran and I detail six things you can do when the first impression doesn’t land.
Key Points1. Decide Whether or Not to Take Action
2. Take Swift Action and Apologize Immediately
3. Admit Your Mistake, but Don’t Dwell on It
4. Apologize Later, Even If Time Has Passed
5. Pivot
6. Be Consistent Over Time
John appeared previously on two other episodes:
- How to Create Your Personal Networking Plan (episode 106)
- The Practical Pursuit of Work-Life Balance (episode 123)
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If you make a bad first impression, all is not lost. John Corcoran and I detail six things you can do when the first impression doesn’t land.
Key Points1. Decide Whether or Not to Take Action
2. Take Swift Action and Apologize Immediately
3. Admit Your Mistake, but Don’t Dwell on It
4. Apologize Later, Even If Time Has Passed
5. Pivot
6. Be Consistent Over Time
John appeared previously on two other episodes:
- How to Create Your Personal Networking Plan (episode 106)
- The Practical Pursuit of Work-Life Balance (episode 123)
Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.
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