The quickest way of winning over a new person is to send them a clear message that you are for real. One way of doing this is to promise to do something for them and then exceed their expectations with how you follow through on your promise. For example, if you promise to get this…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Example of the Week-I Want Your Success Stories-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder The quickest way of winning over a new person is to send them a clear message that you are for real. One way of doing this is to promise to do something for them and then…
Always keep in mind that when people present an idea, their ego is embedded in it. If you put down their idea, you bruise their ego and make them feel bad. Now that person is working against you instead of with you. So, the next time someone presents an idea to you–even if you don’t…
Relationships are investments that have an awesome return. The reason is that personal relationships, as they develop, naturally lead to trust. When people trust you, they get excited about going the extra mile for you because they know you’re going to reciprocate in some meaningful way–whether it be a “thank you,” a pat on the…
One of the deepest needs of our human existence is the need to be appreciated. Each and everyone of us absolutely loves to be appreciated for who we are and what we do. If you satisfy this need in those around you, you’ll have all kinds of people excited and willing to do just about…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Example of the Week-Pass it on-Travels My Reminder of the Week One of the deepest needs of our human existence is the need to be appreciated. Each and everyone of us absolutely loves to be appreciated for who we are and what we do. If you satisfy this need…
When you open up and care about people, you make them feel really good about themselves. This releases the reservoir of positive energy that resides in all of us. As a resut, people not only feel compelled to care back, but they use some of this newly released positive energy to care about those around…
While electronic communication makes it possible for us to exchange information rapidly, it falls short when it comes to the caring and feeding of personal relationships. Relationships occur between two people and people need periodic personal touches from the other person if the relationship to remain vibrant. So get out from behind your computer screen…
A moment of truth is an opportunity to come through when the people around you don’t expect you to. I was on a Hertz Rental Car bus in Chicago one time when a pregnant woman traveling with three kids and six suitcases was about to get off. Instead of merely unloading her suitcases onto the…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Example of the Week-I Want Your Success Stories-Travels My Reminder of the Week A moment of truth is an opportunity to come through when the people around you don’t expect you to. I was on a Hertz Rental Car bus in Chicago one time when a pregnant woman traveling…