It almost seems to simple a concept, being a likable person, but the reality is the day to day execution on what should be a such a simple task is actually quite difficult. But have you ever stopped to consider the value that exists in intentionally being a likable person each and every day.
The fact is, people like people who are likable. But perhaps more importantly than that, people like being around likable people - they will go out of their way to surround themselves with people they like.
And I know what you are thinking... Well duh!
And of course you are right.
If only it was that easy.
But it isn’t. The fact is there are times when our own attitudes lend ourselves to be people others simply don’t like. We all have bad days, it is inevitable - but if one of those days coincides with a day we need to be likable to a person influential to our lives, we in essence blow it and can potentially ruin an opportunity.
Your boss, your manager, your co-workers, your family, your friends - they all want to be around likable people. And if you happen to be looking for work, that HR person sitting across the desk from you conducting the interview wants to hire someone they like.
Your boss wants to promote someone they like.
Your family wants to come home to someone they like.
Seems pretty simple, doesn’t it?
So as you start your day today, why not go out of your way to be a likable person to the people you are around.
I’d wager a guess and say it will pay dividends both in your life as well as the lives of people around you.
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