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Let's start with , a new Twist to the Topic , How to win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie wrote a fantastic book in 1936 that really spelled out How to Win Friends and Influence People, which continues to be successful because it contains such a lot of common sense about treating others how we ourselves like to be treated.
Unfortunately, we sometimes forget our common sense due to work and other pressures, and times have changed a little too, so here is a quick list with a few examples of both "old" and modern day areas to focus on to l, winning Friends and Influencing people.
1. Pay someone a compliment
If there is a genuine reason to pay someone a compliment, make their day and tell them. The person wearing a great shirt or a nice perfume will always appreciate a positive compliment, and that compliment will stay with them all day.
2. Say thanks often
Show your appreciation by saying thanks when someone holds the door open for you, or goes out of their way to do something. When did you last thank your partner for being awesome or your staff for doing a great job? Appreciation is one of the main drivers for someone staying committed in a relationship or job, don't forget to tell them.
3. Share knowledge generously
If you are an expert in your field , it always pays to share your knowledge with your colleagues. This way you not only gain respect in their eyes, but a GREAT INNER SATISFACTION too.A Rotarian who didn’t have the time for the physical work, gave his expertise generously instead, allowing the club and other charities to benefit from his experience and knowledge.
4. Do what you say you will
Don’t let others think badly of you by not doing what you said you will, even the smallest of things, someone may well be relying on you.After all a COMMITMENT , needs to be honoured.
5. Smile
It is said , " You are not fully dressed unless you wear a SMILE". The chap that held the door open for me with a beaming smile made me feel like a Princess. How can you pass on such great feelings to others to make their day? Just by Smiling.
6. Use their name
What was the name of the Waiter that serveed you in the canteen? Next time you order, thank them as usual and follow up with their name, it will be noticed. As Dale puts it, “the single sweetest sound in any language is a person’s name”.
7. Follow up
The Carpenter that came to give me a quote didn’t follow up until 2 months after he visited. Needless to say, someone else did the job and he lost out. Do you follow up in a timely manner before your competitor gets in? You will stand out just by following up every time because so few people do it.
For comments: What else would you add to this list, old or new?
