Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s workplace advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing ...

Plus a few ways to make an even better first impression, especially if you’re relatively shy. I have a friend who makes a great first impression. She does all the little things right. She makes eye ...

In the business world, first impressions are everything. Given the short attention span of people in 2025 and the steep competition in virtually every industry under the sun, the only real way to cut ...

These days, you’re just as likely to meet your next big client while waiting in line at Starbucks as you are while attending an official networking event, which means that every first impression ...

Likability matters, both personally and professionally. That means making a good first impression matters. As no less an authority than Mark Cuban says, being nice is one of the most underrated ...

Personal brand consultant Zayna Rose charges business leaders $10,000 to improve their image. She says outdated first impressions can hinder lucrative connections and opportunities. The first steps to ...

I have a friend who makes a great first impression. She does all the little things right. She makes eye contact. She smiles. She listens more than she talks. She asks smart questions, and meaningful ...