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The Shy Person’s Guide to Starting Conversations with Strangers

The Shy Person’s Guide to Starting Conversations with Strangers

by Michael Thompson | Nov 23, 2020 | Communication Skills, Confidence, conversation starters, Likeability, Relationships

When it comes to not only building confidence but bringing more meaning into your life, few habits are more effective than getting good at starting conversations with strangers. One day, four years ago, I met a man who kickstarted my writing career and changed the...
According to Science, This Phrase Can Make You Instantly More Persuasive

According to Science, This Phrase Can Make You Instantly More Persuasive

by Michael Thompson | Jun 6, 2020 | Career Advice, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Persuasion, Relationships

When researching how to raise more money for a children’s hospital, behavioral scientists uncovered a phrase that can help all of us be more persuasive. To make an impact, being self-motivated is essential. However, no matter how much grit you possess, you’ll...
11 Persuasive Phrases to Win More Business

11 Persuasive Phrases to Win More Business

by Michael Thompson | Jun 2, 2020 | Career Advice, Communication Skills, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation Skills, Persuasion, Relationships

The people who make the biggest impact in the world have honed their ability to move people to action and these 11 persuasive phrases can help with that.  “Hi, I’m Tom. Your job is to make 100 calls a day. I’ll be happy to help you but don’t waste my time if you...
The 5 Skills Needed to Move Fast in The New World

The 5 Skills Needed to Move Fast in The New World

by Michael Thompson | May 2, 2020 | Career Advice, Communication Skills, Leadership, Persuasion, Relationships, Success

As we move into the new world these are the 5 most valuable skills you should focus on to move quickly and make an immediate impact. Serial entrepreneur and founder of Modern Market, Anthony Pigliacampo, emailed me an excerpt from a company-wide message he sent out in...
How to Be More Likable by Saying Very Little

How to Be More Likable by Saying Very Little

by Michael Thompson | Apr 28, 2020 | Communication Skills, Inspiration, Likeability, Relationships, social awareness / intelligence

People want to spend time with and do business with people they like – below are 6 tips on how to be more likable by saying very little.  As a kid, I was told time and time again that the fastest way to make a dent in the world was by leaving each person better...
The 5 Key Traits of Socially Intelligent People

The 5 Key Traits of Socially Intelligent People

by Michael Thompson | Apr 26, 2020 | Career Advice, Communication Skills, Confidence, Habits, Relationships, social awareness / intelligence

One of the key factors to leading a successful career and impactful life is learning how to play well with other – below are the 5 key traits of socially intelligent people according to Dr. Karl Albrecht.  I asked Kristina Howard, managing director at Tusk...
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