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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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