What Are Useful Social Skills That Can Be Picked Up Easily and Quickly?

When I first started working at a large fortune 1000 company, I would often volunteer for projects to help other team members even though I wasn’t required to (and oftentimes wasn’t paid to do). Many of these team members would remember my actions over time.

One of these team members helped me get my next job that resulted in a 45% raise and promotion. Even when things have gotten tough, I’ve always led with kindness and it’s worked out for the best. You can work hard, get stuff done and crush it at work — all while being good to others.

People remember how you make them feel.

Stop focusing on your inner dialogue

When I was in my early twenties, I would often be worried about what I would say next…even as the person was still talking to me. This is literally THE recipe to a bad conversation. Usually, after the person finished speaking, I would say what was on my mind and they would give me this look like “did you even listen to what I said?”

Admit it, you’ve probably been in a conversation before and found yourself thinking of what you’re going to say next…as the other person is still talking to you.

Yeah, don’t do that. You may end up missing out on what the person is saying and then you won’t…