Thursday Thoughts on Thriving: How Likable Are You?

Your ability to be likable can make a big difference in your thriving at work and at home. And this does not mean you are that guy that has no guts to say anything, goes along with whatever you say and then is passive aggressive later (you know he is more slippery than likable).

I came across this article, “6 Habits of Remarkable Likable People” on INC’s web site and loved Jeff Haden’s points, especially about how to ask good questions to learn more about the person you are talking to (number 3 about whipping out “social jiu-jitsu”) and number 6, “They ask for nothing.” This is powerful in negotiations too, really understanding the other person and their position helps you to create better agreements. And it just makes you more likable. The key to these habits is that you are genuine, not on a manipulation exercise. The minute you start doing any of them in order to get something, you’ve become less likable.

Spend a few minutes to read the article; which habit will you pick to expand upon as you thrive more this week?

Here’s to your increased likability and thriving!