4. Develop Your "People Skills"
If you want to succeed in politics, strong Interpersonal Skills are essential. Reflect on how you handle your emotions and learn to control them. This will help you better understand others' emotions and cater to their preferences. Also, practice active listening to build better relationships.
- Develop self-regulation to think before you act and understand others' emotions.
- Prioritize active listening to slow down, focus, and learn from others.
Strong Interpersonal Skills will help you build and maintain your network in politics.
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