15 Simple Ways to Be a Better People's Person
"We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us
by what we have already done!"
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
We all want to learn how to become a better people's person. It has been
proven over and over again that all things being equal people will do
business and deal with people they like. All things not being equal, they
still will.
So the saying, "When you smile the whole world smiles with you" is very
true. You "get" the reaction you "give." As humans, we often mirror the
reaction we get.
So what assets do we need to possess to make positive
things happen in our work and home life:
1. Personality - nothing will attract people to you better than a charismatic
personality. A great personality is the cure-all when it comes to dealing
with people. In terms of qualities, leaders look for people that have a
better attitude, are better liked, and have a more positive effect on the people around them.
2. The Art of Influence - Influence is a powerful skill/talent. It is also
particularly important for anybody who wants to be more effective with
people. Your ability to alter the thoughts, moods, and emotions of other
people indicates how much of a people person you are. An article in the
Harvard Business Journal reported a study in Social Neuroscience that found
that the follower dynamic is not a case of two or more independent brains
reacting to each other but rather their minds, in a sense, fused into one system.
3. What happens when you walk into a room? When you say good morning do
people respond in a genuine enthusiastic way? Their response has much to do
with the influence you have on them. Influence not only gives you the
ability to alter moods, but it gives you the capability to create them. In
order to be effective with people, you must help them think the way you
think and feel the way you feel. Become the kind of person people will
listen to and have the kind of attitude people want to emulate.
4. Find your strong positive characteristics and amplify them i.e. if you are
funny, thoughtful, selfless, insightful, and interesting.
5. Making someone laugh is great but the truth is you don't have to make them
laugh in order to be an effective people person, but you do have to make
them smile! You also need to know how to take a joke! Being an easygoing
person who can make others smile is a priceless people skill that can make a
world of difference in your daily relationships. Create topics where there
are opportunities to have fun.
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6. Make others feel important. The people who are truly confident at
socialising has learned that taking your eyes off yourself is the best way
to get a positive reaction out of people.
7. Be willing to help. Look for ways to help others every day.
8. Be interested in their interests - learn more about the person you are
talking to - important in sales. Make others feel important by asking
questions that show you care. Be thoughtful with your responses when being
asked a question it tells a lot about you. Be interesting and interested.
9. Be a great listener - avoid interrupting and ensure you are concentrating
on what the other person is saying. Resist the temptation to rehearse in
your head your response. You will miss something important that could alter everything!
10. Drop the useless details - no one cares! It is exhausting to listen to
someone who has to tell you every minute detail in a story - just get to the
point! Being a straight shooter is good but always remain a level of
respect. Look to be short on talk and long on delivery!
11. Keep yourself out of the conversation not everything is about you. Share
what's important but timing is everything. Ensure the conversation flows two ways.
12. Leave them feeling better than when you found them. Make others feel good
by influencing them in a positive way.
13. Start a relationship by having a great conversation, not by trying to
show the other person how smart you are. It's really irritating when someone
you've just spoken to keeps trying to show off how "intelligent" and insightful they are.
14. Don't let everything that enters your eye gate or ear gate come out of
your mouth gate. Most people can't stand babblers!
15. Finally, surround yourself with honest people who feed your mind and soul
and whom you trust!
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1yOdile, thanks for sharing!
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1yTotally agree! Thank you for the tips!