The Importance of a Good Entrance

Have you ever thought about your entrance? Your entrance is your moment to make a mark on others, and the way you approach your entrance can have a lasting impact. When your lawyer walks into the courtroom, what kind of message do you want her to send? When you walk into your office, what do you want your coworkers to think? Thinking about and embodying the qualities you want to portray can do wonders for making the impact you want.

Sometimes, you want a powerful entrance, an entrance that shows everyone that you mean business. You will not be backing down and are demanding you receive exactly what you want. It’s a hardened entrance that can help when you know that you are dealing with bullies and those who will try to manipulate you into giving up more than you are willing.

Other times, as is often the case for family law lawyers, attempting to strongarm your way through everything isn’t always the best approach. Killing them with kindness and approaching others with warmth and openness can be a technical strategy in loosening the opposing side for negotiation talks and finding compromises that work in favor of your client.

So, the next time you enter a room, ask yourself: What am I trying to accomplish today? And what should I convey in my body language as I make this entrance to best get what I want?

Go on and conquer, friend!