Creating Positive Images

Patsy Johnson Hallman

ISBN 10: 1578860423 / ISBN 13: 9781578860425

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, US, 2003

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Creating Positive Images: A Guide for Young People is important for young adults who want to be successful in personal and professional life. Patsy Johnson Hallman explains how the value of being able to project a positive self-image is three-fold. First, making a good impression gives us confidence. And with confidence, we are more comfortable, and life is more satisfying than when we are lacking confidence. Second, when we project a positive self-image we are more likely to get the response we want from other people. This is true, because in general, people respond positively if they are approached positively. And third, as individuals, we are more productive when we are positive.In Creating Positive Images, Hallman provides information that can be useful to young people who want to build skills for social interaction. Features: A discussion on how one presents oneself in a positive manner: Ways one interacts successfully with people in a wide range of social and professional situations. This book was written to assist pre-professionals and new professionals in conducting themselves for optimum success.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating Positive Images
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, US
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1578860423
• ISBN 13: 9781578860425
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 163 grams

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Synopsis

Creating Positive Images: A Guide for Young People is important for young adults who want to be successful in personal and professional life. Patsy Johnson Hallman explains how the value of being able to project a positive self-image is three-fold. First, making a good impression gives us confidence. And with confidence, we are more comfortable, and life is more satisfying than when we are lacking confidence. Second, when we project a positive self-image we are more likely to get the response we want from other people. This is true, because in general, people respond positively if they are approached positively. And third, as individuals, we are more productive when we are positive. In Creating Positive Images, Hallman provides information that can be useful to young people who want to build skills for social interaction. Features: A discussion on how one presents oneself in a positive manner: Ways one interacts successfully with people in a wide range of social and professional situations. This book was written to assist pre-professionals and new professionals in conducting themselves for optimum success.

About the Author

Patsy Johnson Hallman is dean, College of Education, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas. Her career as an educator has included teaching at all levels, kindergarten through university. In addition, she has served as a university administrator for the past 11 years. Hallman received the University's Distinguished Professor Award several years ago; however, in addition to her interest in teaching excellence, her interests in service have led to state and national professional leadership roles and to much local community service. A recent service opportunity was chairing the City Commission for Women and Families. Hallman's research has centered on teaching effectiveness.