How to Have Power and Confidence in Dealing with People
I just finished reading Les Giblin’s classic book. I think the best part of this book as compared to other self help books is the formula at the end for integrating the principles into your daily life.
The top two tips that stand out at me this time is how important it is to sincerely compliment people and how by involving other people in what you are trying to accomplish, getting their input, you get much more accomplished.
Les says that if you learn how to deal with people that you will be 85% of the way to where you want to get in life. It doesn’t matter the field of endeavour or the profession, becoming a success in life requires the cooperation of others.
On a final note. If you want a quick technique that will improve your relations with others be sure to listen at least twice as long as you spend talking. I mean listen, actually paying attention to what the other party is saying.
I have learned so much over the years just by paying attention.
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