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...
by Michael Thompson | Jun 8, 2020 | Confidence, Habits, Likeability, Personal Development, Self Awareness
You don’t have to jump out of a plane or face your biggest fear to begin to successfully build your confidence. All big things, start small. “We’re going to try something a bit different. I want you to stand up and press the back of your heels together...
by Michael Thompson | May 21, 2020 | Career Advice, Inspiration, Kindness, Leadership, Likeability, Relationships
When it comes to how to stand out, being kind is just as effective as being confident. I sat down and wrote the perfect outreach message requesting a chance to speak with the man I respected most in the coaching and writing space. In a few sentences, I told him...
by Michael Thompson | May 18, 2020 | Confidence, Habits, Kindness, Leadership, Likeability, Relationships, social awareness / intelligence
If you are going to steal from people, make sure it is the qualities of kind people. As a shy kid, I was in awe of confident people. The way they moved. The way they spoke. This admiration continued with me well into my thirties. I wanted to be like them. Today,...
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...
by Michael Thompson | Apr 23, 2020 | Communication Skills, Humor, Life Lessons, Likeability, Personal Development, Relationships
When it comes to building relationships. What we say is obviously important. So is, however, what we choose not to say. 7 phrases introverts hate to hear. My fifth-grade teacher, Mr. Martin, was a grump. Despite his serious demeanor and yelling at me for not...
