Tagged: People Skills
10 Things You Can Do To Build a Meaningful and Productive Relationship With Your Co-Workers
Comments Off on 10 Things You Can Do To Build a Meaningful and Productive Relationship With Your Co-WorkersGreet your co-workers daily. When given the opportunity, say hello to your colleagues. Small gestures like this can go a long way and plant the seeds for a friendship and respectful working relationship. Sometimes a simple smile is enough to brighten someone’s day. Making this effort won’t go unrecognized. Check-in with your team. Make it a point to make conversation with your co-workers and ...
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3 Ways To Win Friends and Influence People
Comments Off on 3 Ways To Win Friends and Influence PeopleIs one of your goals this year to improve your people skills? With so much human interaction gone digital in the last couple of years, it’s understandable that people may have digressed in the people skills department. Just like with a muscle, you can lose it if you don’t use it. Thankfully, it just takes some practice and putting yourself back into environments that will allow you to work on ...
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4 Ways We Have Contact With the World
Comments Off on 4 Ways We Have Contact With the WorldWhen communicating with others, we have to remember that perception is reality. How we communicate with others and how they perceive us involves more than just our words. How we carry ourselves through our day and amongst others makes a difference. Dale Carnegie once said, “There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we have contact with the world. We are evaluated and classified by these ...
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Driving Participation Virtually
Comments Off on Driving Participation VirtuallyIn a society that is heavily reliant on technology, people skills can often suffer. We know how to communicate on social media and via text, but we don’t always know how to communicate face-to-face. When the nation seemed to go fully virtual almost overnight, it left a lot of businesses and organizations confused on how to continue to drive employee participation and rapport like we were used ...
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Influencing Others In A Positive Way
Comments Off on Influencing Others In A Positive WayIt’s been said that all of us light up the room—some of us when we enter it and others when we leave. Which one are you? Hopefully, you’re positively influence others. If you’re unsure, follow along for some tips to be mindful of as you grow in your influence. Show Kindness Next time you find yourself in a frustrating situation, be mindful of whether you’re reacting or ...
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Working Well With Others
Comments Off on Working Well With OthersOne of the most challenging aspects of working in a team setting is the many different personalities at play. Sometimes this is a great thing, and other times it can create tension amongst each other. It’s easy to work with people who think like you, but how do you work with those who approach their work in a way that doesn’t make sense to you? Here are three tips from “How to Win Friends ...
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First, Serve Others
Comments Off on First, Serve OthersWhen it comes to selling, it’s important to remember that it isn’t about your end goal or your sales quota. It’s about others and how you can serve them. It is easy to become blinded by the potential income a sales role can provide. But often, that same driving force can lead to your demise. When you are winning, being in sales can feel great. When you are not winning, being in ...
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First, Serve Others
Comments Off on First, Serve OthersWhen it comes to selling, it’s important to remember that it isn’t about your end goal or your sales quota. It’s about others and how you can serve them. It is easy to become blinded by the potential income a sales role can provide. But often, that same driving force can lead to your demise. When you are winning, being in sales can feel great. When you are not winning, being in ...
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Build That Communication Muscle Back Up
Comments Off on Build That Communication Muscle Back UpWe are at a point in our country where several offices are starting to open their doors back up to their employees. While you may be looking forward to the office, it’s also normal to have some hesitations and concerns, especially when it comes to your communications skills. If you find yourself excited but nervous, here are some tips to help you prepare to interact with an in-person office ...
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Three Reminders For Working In Sales
Comments Off on Three Reminders For Working In SalesWhether you’re new to sales or more seasoned, here are three tips to remember when you’re making friends and looking to influence people. When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion. When it comes to closing a sale, it’s important to remember most purchasing decisions are not based on logic. In fact, a logical decision made by a ...
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