The more and more I interact with business professionals and aspiring business professionals, the more I realize that it is the little things that make all the difference.  Kind gestures (not bribery), genuine compliments (not flattery), quality referrals when deserved (not “leads”), honest feed back (see ”Leadership and Self-Deception”) and respect for time (it is the only real commodity) are just a few of the little things that make all the difference.  I remember hearing in college to dress like the position you would like to have, not like the position you are currently in.  If you would like to be a true professional and respected by all, remember the little things are what make a lasting impression, not only a first impression.