Well. I don't know much of anything, but I discover a ton everyday. Here's one tip that I've learned. If you want to be more memorable, especially when networking with professionals, trying to get a job, or trying to get a promotion...SERVE.
There's nothing more valuable than your time, especially if the person you want to impress has a limited supply of time themselves. Offer your unpaid assistance (and be enthusiastic about it), and pretty soon you'll be making friends all over the place. Be yourself, but be genuinely interested in other people - introduce yourself first, remember their names, ask for their opinions, listen and relate to them. This, of course, works for other social circles besides business as well. When you want to be someone's friend, stop by for a visit, offer to drive them somewhere, be a good listener, etc. Giving both your time and attention show that you are interested in that individual and his or her life, and the people served feel more secure and cared for. In the business world, the same principles apply. Your boss will remember your name (and your abilities) if you offer to create a new design for the company website. Your co-workers will remember your kindness when you offer to pick up lunch for them while you're out. Taking a few moments to be aware of peoples' needs will take you from being the newbie in a workplace to being an extremely valuable employee.
Very true. I like your advice. The best business people are those that are a good with talking to others. Business isn't really board meetings and wall street. It's more like, hey you want tickets to the basketball game, here I've got some, hope to hear from you soon....kind of thing.
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