Note from Stephen: This is a guest article by Tess Marshall at www.TheBoldLife.com. Please check out her excellent blog.
We know people who can light up a room with their presence. They are good at building and maintaining relationships. They establish rapport quickly and effortlessly. It seems like everybody is their best friend. Bestselling author, Malcolm Gladwell, call these people connectors.
With observation, guidance and a lot of practice, we can all build and amplify strong personal characteristics and become better “connectors.” The following methods will help you be the “one” others love to be around.
“If we were supposed to talk more than we listen, we would have two mouths and one ear.” Mark Twain
- Make Others Feel They Matter. Listen more, talk less. Make eye contact and clear your mind of any of your own thoughts. A good question to ask another is, “Do you want advice or do you only want me to listen?” Listening creates feelings of appreciation and importance.
“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.” – Unknown
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