by Michael Thompson | Aug 12, 2019 | Life Lessons, Likeability, Relationships
Little switches that make a big difference I remember the exact moment my life went on the offensive. I was in my apartment in Barcelona complaining to my dad about my first world problems. But before I could really get going he stopped me and said, “Michael, shut up...
by Michael Thompson | Jul 22, 2019 | Life Lessons, Likeability, Personal Development, Relationships
The future is kind “Being good with people is an art, and the person who provides it, is an artist.” — Seth Godin I can’t remember one time, growing up, where I felt confident around other people. Combine a severe speech impediment, moving every two years for my dad’s...
by Michael Thompson | May 1, 2019 | Career Advice, Communication Skills, Inspiration, Leadership, Likeability, Personal Development, Relationships
“The definition of success is when the people you love, actually love you back.” — Warren Buffett The beauty of getting older is that patterns begin to emerge. One of the most glaring is that the best communicators are the very ones who have the most meaningful...
by Michael Thompson | Jul 31, 2018 | Inspiration, Life Lessons, Likeability, Relationships
Listening plus action equals connection The first time I met my brother-in-law was at a ceremony celebrating his completion of a 3 year Buddhist retreat, during which time he and 20 other guys lived together in confines no larger than a basketball court. For most of...
by Michael Thompson | Feb 10, 2018 | Career Advice, Charisma, Communication Skills, Likeability, Relationships
Originally appeared on Hacker Noon Forget what you learned as a kid. If you treat others how you would like to be treated in return, you’re doing it all wrong. That’s flawed thinking and likeable people know it. Likeable people rely on their experience of dealing with...
by Michael Thompson | Feb 8, 2018 | Career Advice, Confidence, Leadership, Likeability, Mentors, Relationships
Originally appeared on Hacker Noon Last summer while on a business trip to the US, I spent a few days with one of my closest childhood friends who now runs a VC firm in Washington D.C. Not wanting to impede I booked a hotel, however, as we wrapped up dinner on the...
