Listening brings increased reward!
Do you make the time?
Over the years, I have learned that most often people, older than myself. have much to share. Unfortunately, younger people choose to avoid older people at gatherings due to their being less mobile. This was not the case for me this past holiday.
I was introduced to a woman who immediately let me know she her husband had recently passed away and she was terribly lonely. Inviting me to sit down to talk, an hour passed by very quickly. She began to relay how they came to the U.S. from Italy. By the middle of her story, I was taken by the devotion they showed to their community.
One tiny segment of the story was, the husband collected outgrown childrens’ shoes and mended them. Over time he grew an incredible collection of all sizes that were returned to good repair. As children in his community outgrew their shoes, they would visit his garage to swap their old shoes for a newer pair in better condition.
Needless to say, this couple set a fabulous example for their family. And their children grew up to become hugely successful themselves. It became a most inspiring hour and the better part of the afternoon. When you treat everyone with respect, listen to what they have to say and build relationships, you are bound to learn something new and make wonderful new friends.
Adapt this philosophy to job seeking or business in general, and you will be enjoying a very Smooth Sale!
For more information on interviewing or building relationships for business, you may wish to read:
HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews
Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results
