- Listen- It is amazing how much you can get people to like you just by actively listening to them. Not just nodding your head, but really paying attention to what they say because what they say tells you what they dream about.
- Look for opportunities to genuinely compliment– flattery is silly; but a thoughtful compliment is like a shot of Red Bull. In addition, passing on compliments from someone else is a great way to stir good stuff in people. People like to know that others are saying nice things about them.
- Recognize the gift they have to offer– Regardless of what you call them, I believe people have certain gifts that are unique to them and, if you can figure out what they are, you’ll go a long ways in helping them be better.
- Challenge mediocrity- People who make us better are people who challenge us to higher levels of excellence. Sometimes, “you can do better than that,” is not an insult but a challenge to excel.
- Develop- I’d like to know that people are better off for knowing me, not because I’m some cool guy, but because I somehow made them better at what they do and who they are. I look for openings to coach, encourage, challenge, and cheer.
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