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Everyone you meet feels they are special in some way and we all have insecurities.
Rather than always telling stories of your highlights also share your mistakes to be relatable. Nobody is perfect and people are more receptive to those who aren't afraid to point to their shortcomings.
• It's okay to be vulnerable.
• Be honest as this will free you and other people from any shame of who you are.
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Never Appear Too Perfect
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• We usually remember the first and last parts of interaction this is why it's important to have high energy when you introduce yourself and as you end an interaction.
• Assume that you will see the other person again
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• Back channeling is providing short and encouraging responses to the speaker to show that you are actively listening to what is said, this also encourages the speaker to continue
• Examples include: "mm-hmm", "totally", "yeah", nodding or shaking of the head, etc.
• Ask questions ab...
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Listening is a skill we can all work on.
Be an active listener to truly learn from others and find out the other person's perspective.
• Put yourself in the other person's shoes, look at things from the other person's perspective
• Show that you are actively engaging in listeni...
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• Be warm and radiate high energy(especially when making introductions and goodbyes)
• Give positive and honest feedback. People are most likely to improve when encouraged.
• Sincere appreciation can only be displayed if you are genuinely interested in the other person. Be interested ...
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Give honest, sincere appreciation. Be hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise, and people will cherish your words and treasure them and repeat them over a lifetime - repeat them years after you have forgotten them.
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Perfectionism is a tool you’re using to keep you from reaching your full potential.
There is no perfect. People who struggle with perfectionism should learn to be aggressively imperfect. It's okay to feel vulnerable. We're all human, after all.
People will respect you if you know how to succeed, but at the same time, they will respect you if you know how to fail. Be strategic when it comes to failure. Learn from your mistakes and capitalize on the lessons you learned.
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