How to be likeable

 Being likable is not something we are born with but it can be cultivated, says Harvey Deutschendorf, an emotional intelligence expert. How? By understanding what makes people like us and practicing those skills in our interactions.

Here are some tips to make a good impression:

• Meeting someone for the first time? Give your best smile, maintain eye contact and, if you notice something positive, compliment them.
• Focus on what they are saying and pay attention to what gets them excited. Ask pertinent questions to encourage them to dive deeper into the subject.
• Try to find areas of common interest.

There's ONE question you should be asking yourself on a regular basis because it impacts whether you stay or go when times get really hard.

Love it or hate it - it's true: Are you likable and pleasant in your office? And do you communicate what you do?

You can't control budgets or the economy. But you can control how people view you and your work. Food for thought - take a closer look at some true-life.

Charisma - (cha·ris·ma) is a genuine interest in people. Listening to their needs and concerns, and treating people as though each is special and deserves attention and remembering details about them.

Can charisma be taught? I say no, as likeability also cannot be taught.

Can you work on being more charismatic and more likable? Yes.

Charisma is a natural gift, just like being a great swimmer, a great athlete, a great artist, or musician.


Charismatic people:

🙂ooze joy

🙂inspire confidence

🙂share conviction

🙂are great storytellers

🙂connect empathetically

Charisma is a force that can rally people during difficult times, but it can also blind people and when it comes to leadership, charisma matters more than we’d probably like to admit.

As we've seen throughout history, it can also reap destruction. It can also be extreme as in narcissistic leaders who are manipulative and self-focused, often to the detriment of individuals.

The dark side of charisma emerges when three key factors are absent: a strong ethical culture, inclusion of diverse perspectives, and heeding the voice of followers.