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Most people are familiar with the rich, resonant tones of James Earl Jones and Morgan Freeman. Their signature voices bring strength, authority, and lyrical enjoyment. Are there aspects of your voice that you can capitalize on to make a great impression and be simply unforgettable?

When I am working with groups of thirty or fewer people, there is a powerful name exercise that I do to break the ice, start with humor, and begin my program with positive energy. One by one, each person will introduce themselves using an adjective that describes their personality that starts with the first letter of their name. __pontaneous Susan,_ __ependable Dave,_ and __appy Helen_ are a few quick examples. The benefit for the participants is twofold: it makes each person feel good and it makes people laugh. Additionally, it enables me to learn their names so that I can integrate them into the entire presentation for full engagement and participation.

Think of the times that others remembered your name and used it kindly. How did it make you feel? When you use someone__ name it makes him or her feel recognized, appreciated, and special.

To call certain people, such as your boss, teachers, professors, doctors, your parent__ friends, etc. by their first names might be considered disrespectful. It is best to err on the side of caution until you know what is appropriate.