“When you are genuinely interested, your authenticity reveals itself in your body language, attitude, facial gestures, eye contact, and overall responsiveness.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“How Can You Show You Are Interested?
• Pay close attention.
• Ask how you can help.
• Ask probing questions.
• Practice great listening.
• Invite people to participate.
• Express curiosity without judgment.
• Find a way to help others achieve their goals.
• Keep your mind open to innovative ideas.
• Make introductions and connect like-minded people.
• Get to know people first before talking about yourself.
• Consider how and why they feel/think/believe as they do.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“What makes you curious about someone when meeting them for the first time? Do they have a fascination factor? Is there something special about them that stands out? What makes you want to learn more?”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“Be fiercely curious about who they are, what they do, what they like, and what they need. If you pay attention to them, they will pay attention to you.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
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Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
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“Lenee's aunt is a master conversationalist who can enter a party of strangers and leave with a handful of new best friends. When she walks into a room, she is on a mission to learn everyone else’s story. Her focus is so completely dedicated to hearing about others that her own story is irrelevant to the conversation. It feeds her feelings of joy to get to know others and hear their stories. Try it!”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“Memory Makes Magic Happen
“Have you ever been away from someone for a while and when you are reunited after a long absence, they ask about something or someone whom you talked about previously? My friend Teresa Palm is an amazing massage therapist. Months can go by between our appointments, however, without missing a beat, she can start up our conversations exactly where we left off ages ago. Her memory has always impressed me and demonstrated that she is interested enough to remember things which were meaningful to me. She always conveys a sincere interest which makes me feel great.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“If you truly want to impress someone, remember points they shared in previous conversations and mention it when you reconnect.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“When you ask people about themselves, are you just being polite or do you truly want to know? When you focus your intention and questions on them, it makes them feel special and valued. However, if you don’t sincerely want to know, it can backfire as appearing insincere.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact