Business Talk
April 4th, 2009 (Life)
I had this great epiphany recently about people that are successful in business. The biggest thing these people have going for them is not that they are really intelligent or brilliant in their field, it’s that they know how to talk to people. OK, I know you all have realized this a long time ago, but I just realized that if you know how to sell yourself, your products and your skills, you are on your way towards what many people would consider success in the working world. Of course, you do have to have ability yourself or a good team to back up your talk with their work, but you do not have to be the absolute best in your field to be successful. So, my question to you is what are your tips and tricks for navigating conversations and having the confidence to convince other people to believe in you and the things you believe in?
Very very true. Emotional Intelligence–it’s the common denominator among all successful mgrs.
I agree that a friendly personality and an ability to match what you have to offer to a person’s interests or business needs are essential. I like the way Sarah put it: emotional intelligence. But a put on friendliness turns me off—I have salesmen radar. I look for someone who knows their stuff, present it well, and let me make my own decision. The person who is the “face” of a company has to have a way to connect with the target customer. That connection may or may not end up in a sale at the time, but if it is genuine connection, that person will remember you and your business and may come back to you in the future.