“People who exude these qualities are treasures indeed—not only to the friends they make and strangers they meet, but to the companies who employ them.”
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“These special people are genuinely warm, sincerely kind, and put people at ease with their inviting nature and light-hearted conversation. They are easy to talk to, easy to like, and bring a positive vibe to even the most stressful situations.”
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“Wise leaders know that being personable ad friendly is the highly-prized personality for employees who are meeting, greeting, and engaging on the front lines with customers. They are the real ambassadors of good will who make positive first impressions for the organization. Their affinity for being personable and friendly can boost the attractor factor for winning business, loyalty, and rave reviews.”
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“The South is known for its "Southern Hospitality," and I feel fortunate to have grown up in such a friendly and caring culture. Our remarkable mother has always exemplified these qualities and has been a consistent role model for making other people feel valued and important.
She will approach new people in most any situation to gift them with a smile and a moment of her time. Regardless of their role, position, or stature, she confidently engages others with animation, enthusiasm, and interest. Her gentility makes people feel emotionally safe and cared for. This degree of friendliness melts resistance, lowers barriers, and opens hearts by valuing humanity. Almost always, her personal connections develop with feelings of mutual respect, appreciation, and friendship.”
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“What About the Social Introvert?
Perhaps you don’t want to talk! Maybe you prefer to speak only when responding to another person. If you tend to be more reserved and less gregarious, the expression on your face will speak volumes. A pleasant expression and a genuine smile communicate friendliness and approachability that will lead you to a positive experience. Your body language engages—without words.”
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“We all know that person—the one who wakes up on the right side of the bed; the one who surely consumed a bowl of sunshine for breakfast; the one who asks how you’re doing and means it. How do they emanate that much light? How can we also appear more friendly and personable? How can we be that light for others?”
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“10 Ways to Be More Personable and Friendly
1. Listen more than you speak.
2. When you do speak, ask questions of the other person before volunteering your own story.
3. Show a genuine interest in what the other person has to share.
4. Keep the focus on the other person. People love to talk about themselves—their kids, their significant other, their pets, their job, etc.
5. Keep a positive attitude, a smile, and eye contact.
6. Be the glue that holds the conversation together. And learn to be the glue that keeps other groups of people together.
7. Laugh at other people’s jokes.
8. Take the initiative to say hello and introduce yourself.
9. Get in tune with other people’s emotions.
10. Embrace small talk as a positive way to begin new conversations.”
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“It can be a mean world; sadly, there is no shortage of rude people. Throughout my travels, I pleasantly discovered that if you are friendly to others, they will usually mirror the same in return. Regardless of which cities or countries I visit, the majority of people I encounter tend to be friendly, personable, and caring.”
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“As with construction, your personal integrity is the firm foundation upon which you can build a strong character, rewarding life, and healthy relationships.”
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“Through change and challenge, if our personal foundations are built with quality virtues of character and integrity, we are more resilient, healthy, and ultimately more impressive.”
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“Throughout the history of mankind, the virtues embraced by humanity have remained true, unwavering, and consistent.”
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“While many may claim that these virtues are old-fashioned, they are essential materials for building a solid and worthwhile foundation for your life that will never go out of style.”
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“Our modern-day society is often so consumed with external appearances that living a virtuous life may sound boring and dull. However, the love and beauty that lies deep within the human spirit resonates with plain and simple goodness.”
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“When you take the high road to living a virtuous life, you are fortified by knowing that regardless of what life throws your way or what storms may rage, you are grounded in goodness. In this, you secure not only your own integrity, but you secure it in the eyes others.”
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“While having a strong character foundation may not sell newspapers, increase TV ratings, or make a person famous, it's essential for building a life that is meaningful and matters.”
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“Have you ever known a person who was highly intelligent, yet their lack of character destroyed your impression of them? Even though they may have been accomplished, articulate, and knowledgeable, their words became impotent and irrelevant.”
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“Making money and being prosperous is a wonderful place to be, but not at the expense of your ethics, integrity, and reputation. It is simply not worth it. It nixes any chance of creating trusted working relationships.”
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“When we trust someone or something, we place our faith and confidence in their word, reliability, and deeds. Without trust and rapport, a relationship can be cut short before it ever gets started.”
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“Life’s most amazing moments between people are built on trust, communication, acceptance, and love.”
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“The days of the pushy salesmen and self-serving narcissists are over. That type of behavior quickly alienates and pushes people away because it offends and can’t be trusted.”
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“People must believe that you are real and are who you say you are, otherwise they will not want to do business with you, much less make the effort to move forward in starting and building a relationship.”
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“When I meet someone who is truly genuine, I am drawn to their personality and find them easier to approach, engage, and interact with. They have no hint of false pretense, nor do I worry about hidden agendas.”
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“Authentic people are instantly more likable and trustworthy, which makes building rapport with them a pleasure.”
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“We crave real people and are delighted when we find them.”
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“Own your truths—all of them. Be honest. Be genuine. Be straightforward. Be refreshing!”
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“Allow your natural personality to shine through without pretending to be someone you're not, or you may be stuck with that label forever.”
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“Walking in alignment with your integrity will help you stay on the right track.”
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“There is a reason that the words natural, wholesome, and organic resonate throughout our culture today. Aim to be natural and truly who you are one-hundred percent of the time.”
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“We've all met people who are beautiful on the outside, however, when they open their mouths to speak, they have nothing of substance to contribute.”
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“Sometimes we meet folks who appear rather plain, yet when they speak from a heart of service, love, compassion, and wisdom, they instantly become respected favorites.”
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“Authenticity is the litmus test for the honesty, transparency, and trust which are necessary for healthy relationships.”
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“Authenticity respects the ebb and flow between positive and negative. The people who really know you will understand that you are not always going to be in a happy place and an occasional bad mood is acceptable.”
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“By authentically sharing when things aren’t right you allow the people you care about to offer the support you may need.”
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“Living in alignment with your true self enables you to cultivate transparency and unshakable authenticity.”
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“Admittedly, there will be times when you must interact on a superficial level and adjust your behavior to fit in, go along and get along.”
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“Interestingly, being yourself allows others to be themselves. Even with crazy imperfections, being a bona fide genuine person is the best any of us can be—messy flaws and all!”
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“Authentic people are so comfortable in their own skins they make us more comfortable in our own.”
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“She is so secure in her beautifully imperfect self that she would welcome you with open arms, no judgment, and complete acceptance.”
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“Do you generally feel uncomfortable around people whom you perceive to be perfect? Is there really such a thing as the perfect person? Of course not! Our flaws are often what differentiates us from each other, and no person is perfect.”
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“I am a recovering perfectionist, and like all in recovery, I do better some days than others!”
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“Authenticity isn’t just about saying “this is who I am”—it is also about being flexible enough to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness in others—honoring the mutual respect for being authentic and true.”
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“Why did I think that the mask was a better portrayal than my authentic self? We can get hidden under layers of illusion, can’t we?”
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“As a young girl, I allowed my self-esteem to be determined by others’ opinions, and I devoted incredible energy tuning into how everyone else felt.”
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“As a lifetime people pleaser, I remember trying to mold myself into the person I thought other people wanted me to be—all for the sake of being liked and accepted. It caused more pain than gain.”
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“Do you really want people to like you for something that you’re not? It takes a lot of energy to pretend to be someone else for the sake of pleasing others.”
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“Integrity is a most valued human quality.”
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“Integrity, once tarnished, or broken, is hard to recover.”
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“Think of the people whom you love, like, trust, and admire. Isn’t their integrity the golden thread which elevates them to a higher standard in your eyes and in your heart?”
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“1. “Being able to depend on a person’s integrity lays a solid foundation for a relationship built on trust, both in business and in life.”
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“7. “When a foundation is built following sound structural principles, with solid, high-quality materials, anything that is layered on top is more secure, durable, and resilient. Your integrity works the same way.”
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