Introduction

To become that charismatic party superstar — and the guest that investors and potential customers are impressed by — here are 11 tips to improve your proficiency at remembering names:

1. Know your motivation.
2. Focus on the person.
3. Repeat names after introductions.
4. Stay mentally clear.
5. Visual Association.
6. Connect with existing knowledge.
7. Link to visual cues.
8. Simplify complex names.
9. Match facial features.
10. Recap when saying goodbye.
11. Review at day's end.