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RP Members are you likable? Do you agree or disagree with the author? Do you have some of the 13 Habits? I definitely emcompass most and utilize all 13, but I have diffuculty managing number 13!
Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to a lucky few—the good looking, the fiercely social, and the incredibly talented. It’s easy to fall prey to this misconception. In reality, being likable is under your control, and it’s a matter of emotional intelligence (EQ).
In a study conducted at UCLA, subjects rated over 500 adjectives based on their perceived significance to likeability. The top-rated adjectives had nothing to do with being gregarious, intelligent, or attractive (innate characteristics). Instead, the top adjectives were sincerity, transparency, and capacity for understanding (another person).
These adjectives, and others like them, describe people who are skilled in the social side of emotional intelligence. TalentSmart research data from more than a million people shows that people who possess these skills aren’t just highly likable, they outperform those who don’t by a large margin.
Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to a lucky few—the good looking, the fiercely social, and the incredibly talented. It’s easy to fall prey to this misconception. In reality, being likable is under your control, and it’s a matter of emotional intelligence (EQ).
In a study conducted at UCLA, subjects rated over 500 adjectives based on their perceived significance to likeability. The top-rated adjectives had nothing to do with being gregarious, intelligent, or attractive (innate characteristics). Instead, the top adjectives were sincerity, transparency, and capacity for understanding (another person).
These adjectives, and others like them, describe people who are skilled in the social side of emotional intelligence. TalentSmart research data from more than a million people shows that people who possess these skills aren’t just highly likable, they outperform those who don’t by a large margin.
13 Habits of Exceptionally Likable People
Posted from entrepreneur.com
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Posted 9 y ago
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Thanks for posting an interesting and an introspective discussion COL Mikel J. Burroughs :-)
Based on the list provided I would rate myself as likeable. However likeability is best determined from other people's impression of me.
1. They Ask Questions
2. They Put Away Their Phones
3. They Are Genuine
4. They Don’t Pass Judgment
5. They Don’t Seek Attention
6. They Are Consistent
7. They Use Positive Body Language
8. They Leave a Strong First Impression
9. They Greet People by Name
10. They Smile
11. They Know When To Open Up
12. They Know Who To Touch (and They Touch Them)
13. They Balance Passion and Fun
Based on the list provided I would rate myself as likeable. However likeability is best determined from other people's impression of me.
1. They Ask Questions
2. They Put Away Their Phones
3. They Are Genuine
4. They Don’t Pass Judgment
5. They Don’t Seek Attention
6. They Are Consistent
7. They Use Positive Body Language
8. They Leave a Strong First Impression
9. They Greet People by Name
10. They Smile
11. They Know When To Open Up
12. They Know Who To Touch (and They Touch Them)
13. They Balance Passion and Fun
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs I like this article a lot, every one of the 13 Habits is outstanding to have or to develop.
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I can relate to these, due to the fact that I see so many different personalities every day. But in some cases this is a continued effort. Having that large extroverted individual in front of you, and then having someone that is the complete opposite can be challenging. We all know that switching from one to the other is not like switching a light switch. It can be tricky at times. I always have to laugh when the subject of Myers Briggs comes up. Every time I take that test it says I am an introvert, but, those that know me say that I am the complete opposite. The reality is that in my private life, I am. But at work...Extrovert all day, every day.
Great article Col.
Great article Col.
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