First Post

Dear LILTDYites,

It was great meeting you for the first time on Monday.

You are a lively group, and it is going to be fun being your teacher. It will be a challenge too; already I can see that you will push me to know my material and to provide you with substance. That is good as I like to be pushed.

Your first blog post (or second if you have already begun writing) is to comment on the topic of interpersonal communication as it relates to you. What we will often find is that one thing leads to another, so our conversation about first impressions, handshakes, smiling, social intelligence and the biology of leadership will likely get you thinking about related topics or links, personal experiences, etc. For example, Shiho shared with me the link to The Ultimate Handshake, which while intended to be funny (and is), also contains a lot of truth about the anxiety involved regarding getting it right. This in turn can cause you to reflect on an awkward first impression you have made (and maybe what it took to recover).

So ... with this entry, please share any thoughts you have on any of the topics above. Should you have a link to share, or images, or whatever to include in your blog, please feel free to be as creative or colorful as you like.

Ken