Mastering the art of social interaction can be a game-changer in both personal and professional life. Discover six insightful tips that can help you enhance your social skills, fostering stronger relationships and opening doors to new opportunities.
Network is not something you can buy
The only way to have a great network is to build it
- Key to building relationships is having strong social skills
- If you don’t have good social skills, you will top out before you are meant to
- You will leave some great living on the table – the happy and fun parts
Take the lead
Be proactive in social situations
- This increases your social value, especially when you’re in a group setting
- Being prepared
- Brainstorming a list of topics before the event
- Planning the type of impression you want to leave
- Engaging everyone in the conversation once you arrive
Get feedback
Get feedback on how you’re coming across
- It’s in your own interest to find out… as soon as possible
- Even if you aren’t aware of it, everyone else is and knowing is the first step to changing
- Uncovering your blind spots is the second best part
It’s not just about the content
As great as his content is, it’s only part of the value for participants.
It’s how you make them feel
Beyond how you look, what people notice is how you feel in the first few seconds of meeting you.
- You only get one chance to make a good first impression, and the impression you leave is based largely on your social skills.
Be cool
Jeff also talked about what kind of conduct was “not cool” in terms of building relationships.
- Be from a mindset of openness and abundance when you talked to each other
- Share your ideas and be open to hearing others’ thoughts
- There should be no pushing and shoving
Get in early if you’re shy
Make a commitment to introduce yourself within 60 seconds of entering the room.
- This will burst the shy bubble before you have a chance to get nervous
- Many of us focus on how nervous we are, and what other people are thinking of us, and being fearful of sounding dumb. The truth is that many of them are thinking the same thing about themselves.
Small talk is important
You don’t build a relationship by just getting down to the facts
- Like going to a restaurant, you don’t want to just get the food the moment you walk in the door, eat it and go
- Showing your personality and being able to develop relationships is a great differentiator that helps you advance
Continue Improving Your Social Skills
When you attend events, take advantage of the opportunity to build new relationships.
- And as you build your network – that crucial set of mutually supportive relationships that travels with you no matter where you are – keep in mind the role that social skills play.
The Ultimate Guide to Social Skills
Ramit Sethi’s free free content on how to create lasting connections with people
- Five aspects of developing social skills: How to be interesting, How to make small talk, Overcoming shyness
- How to master group conversations
- Being more likeable
Learn to wrap up
When the conversation has come to a natural end, or you’ve reached your attention span limit, all you have to say is, “It was a pleasure meeting you,” and walk away.
- It’s all about your demeanor while you’re giving that simple two-liner.
Putting Social Skills Into Practice
The importance of social skills came up during Jeff Walker’s PLF Live event for entrepreneurs who want to make a difference by getting their message and services out into the world
