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It’s the journey, not just the destination: Conveying interpersonal warmth in written introduction
It’s the journey, not just the destination: Conveying interpersonal warmth in written introduction
Author(s)
Nault, K., Sezer, O., Klein, N.
This study (N = 2,533) reveals that professionals convey greater warmth in text-based self-promotion by emphasizing their journey alongside accomplishments. Real-world LinkedIn introductions and experiments confirm this effect, attributed to increased perceived humility. Journey information enhances warmth in text, not video introductions, creating more favorable impressions.