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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Biological and cultural evolution make us vigilant and uneasy in unfamiliar social situations and settings.
Chapter 2: Feeling at ease in new situations requires a mindset shift.
Chapter 3: As a newcomer, your first skill to master is a proper, successful introduction of yourself.
Chapter 4: Practice recalling names to convey respect, flatter others, and leave a strong impression on people.
Chapter 5: Get comfortable quicker by conquering your fear of asking questions.
Chapter 6: Don’t let fear block you; stay positive and concentrate on giving energy freely to others.
Chapter 7: Learn how to eliminate anxiety when performing in front of people you don’t know.
Description
What to Do When You’re New (2015) is the result of Rollag’s 20 years of research on why people become anxious and stressed in new situations. It provides strategies for changing your outlook on new situations and offers techniques for handling such situations with comfort and confidence.
Who Should Listen
- Those who get anxious in unfamiliar situations
- Employees new on the job
- Students transferring to a new school