A 'first meeting' is, by definition, a one-time opportunity, and there's no going back. Over the course of my career, I've been on both sides of inspiring first meetings that energized me for the next stage of a partnership and disappointing first meetings that left me uncertain about next steps.

Relationships are personal, even in business, so sharing some of yourself and taking an interest in others helps to build trust and break down walls.

A strong working relationship requires every participant to be on the same page.

Dinesh Paliwal Quotes