We’ll never be a people person if we aren’t truthful and deliver on what we say we will. People will start to avoid us when this happens. We need to make sure that if we promise something, we will do whatever it takes to make sure we get it done.
Of course, we shouldn’t promise things if we feel we cannot get them done. We see this happen with companies all the time. They agree to anything customers ask for and then are unable to give them what they want. That is never a good situation to be in. People will react negatively when this happens. The company won’t get more business, and their reputation will be tarnished as a result.
Don’t let this happen on a personal level too. Be confident in knowing what people are asking us to do. Don’t agree just because we don’t want them to become upset with us. They will be more upset if we aren’t able to produce what we told them.
If we agree to meet with someone, be sure to keep the appointment. There are certain circumstances where we have to cancel, once in a while. That’s okay, but don’t make a habit of this. Being a people person means being dependable.
It’s also okay to expect the same standards of others. If we find someone who is not dependable, we may have to cut ties with them. This may seem counterintuitive to the whole idea of being a people person, but it’s not. We are expected to be reliable, and we should expect the same from everyone you deal with.
Every Man of Courage is a Man of His Word
Pierre Corneille – French Poet & Dramatist
Of course, there are going to be occasions where people have to break appointments. This is normal and should be expected. Don’t be too hard on people when it happens. But, here too, they shouldn’t be repeat offenders. It’s important to be understanding, but there is a point where some people will take advantage of this.
When we are known as a person of our word, others will have no problem recommending us. In fact, they will start referring us even without we asking for it. This is one of the foundations of being a people person.
Being a people person is mostly about common sense. It’s about interacting with others and having some expectations for everyone we deal with. It’s about developing friendships as well as work relationships. As we increase the number of people, we will discover what works best for us and those people.
Are you on a journey to becoming a people person? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Talk soon!
Izni
If You Wish to Know the Mind of a Man, Listen to His Words
Johann W. Von Goethe