There are those people who enter a room and say “Well, here I am!”
Then there are those people who enter a room and say “Ahh, there you are.”
I have to admit that it took me a while to really understand and put this into action. Perhaps when those of us who are cringing at the thought of having to meet and talk to people enter a room, we do feel “Well here I am.” That isn’t because we’re vain, but because we’re so focused on how we’re feeling.
No matter how important you think you call is, or how urgent, always let the other person set the timing. Telemarketers never ask “Is this a convenient time to talk” because they know the answer. They don’t want to give you the chance to tell them no. So if you launch into your discussion without asking if the other person has a moment to talk to you, you’ll give a great impression of a telemarketer.
It's about connecting. Some people have this as a life philosophy. For the rest of us, it takes some time and conscious effort to get into the swing of it.
But it's clear to me that it is the key to all the success I've had so far. Now I truly am the EX-reluctant networker.
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