When I look at what’s happening in the world today, I can see how desperate many are to stand out.
Some people behave outrageously ,some say outrageous things ….and some well, just look outrageous. (It’s subjective I know, but you see my point, right?).
These 5 ways will help you to stand out from the crowd.
But I didn’t say they were easy.
If they were, more people would be doing them….and then you would have to find a different way to stand out.
Rest assured, I know for a fact that not enough people out there consistently do them. So you’re safe.
I’m not pretending that these are my ideas, in fact they are many years old and I first learned about them when I read the book.
So if you want to be a cracker at building relationships,or getting yourself noticed, or becoming a huge success (at anything) look no further than Dale Carnegie – american author and personal development guru.
In his world famous book (written yonks ago) ‘How to win friends and influence people‘ he shows us effective ways to make that happen.
And they’re all so simple that you may scoff at them.
Please don’t.
They also look ‘cheesy’, but there is nothing remotely cheesy about their impact.
Here’s just 5 ‘stand out’ examples from the book:
1.Smile
2.Become genuinely interested in other people
3.Don’t criticise, condemn or complain
4.Be a good listener…..encourage others to talk about themselves
5.The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it
If you’re reading this whilst at work, have a think about how many of the above you have seen/experienced coming from the people you’ve been in contact with so far today.
It’s easy to smile. You don’t have to wait for something funny to happen first.
It’s easy to be a good listener . Which is different to waiting until the other person has stopped before you start talking.
And it’s easy to do all of the others. But we don’t, because what’s going on in our own mind takes over and influences our behaviour.
The secret to all of it is this:
How you behave has a direct influence on your own success. Don’t bother giving me reasons why you can’t do them, or saying that other people affect how you behave.
I’m talking to you, about you. And, with practice you can consistently demonstrate all of them.
And when you do, you’re gonna stand out a mile.
Don’t say I didn’t warn ya,
Amana
Straight talking Coach and Spotlight Guru