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...
by Michael Thompson | Apr 13, 2020 | Communication Skills, Likeability, Personal Development, Persuasion, Relationships
When it comes to building relationships and becoming more likable few exercises are more effective than keeping track of the phrases people love to hear. I’ve reached that weird stage in my life where I want the people around me to be happy and feel good...
by Michael Thompson | Apr 13, 2020 | Communication Skills, Life, Likeability, Relationships, social awareness / intelligence
When it comes to becoming a more socially aware few exercises are more effective than keeping track of the phrases that turn people off and doing away with them. “Zoe, What’s up? You’re beaming!” “You’re not going to believe it,” Zoe replied wearing a smile as wide...
