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PEOPLE TIPS
When working with others, try to remember:
- Remember to use people's names - so they know they have your attention
- Say hello before you jump to the message, take a breath and smile
- Look for connection - can you see they understand what you meant?
- Use language that has worked before "I see what you mean", "these figures tell the story", "based on our research", etc
- If it's important, write it down. Find a method to capture what you've written
- Always have a business card, a post-it, a tablet, a pencil with you
- Take 5 minutes at the end of each phone call to capture the promised action or write down the date. Don't take the next call until you wrap up the current one
- For every directive you make, offer a choice from at least two options
- Ask others what they need from you
- Thank others for their contribution even if they're only doing their job
- If you must change someone's focus or redirect them, provide a reason
- Remember the personal details about the people around you
- Before you respond in haste, take a breath slowly in and slowly out, then reply
- Dont assume intent - try not to take things personally
- Embrace the Platinum Rule - find out what other people need and give it to them if you can
Last Modified on Apr. 22, 2009 |
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