How you welcome someone into an organization, team, or family is important. You have seconds to make a positive first impression.

That first impression must tell the newbie that they will be safe with you. They must believe you have their best interests at heart. It' must be obvious to them that you care about their success first and foremost. They believe you are their biggest fan.

Be it a band, a team, family, business, or any other type of communal organization — how you welcome people matters.