It is a truth universally accepted that winning over your boss,
colleagues, and clients not just makes you the 'Apple' of all's eye', it
makes attaining heights in your career easier.
In a recent LinkedIn
post, Jane Anderson, a personal branding strategist, explains the key to
likeability: "[Make] it less about you and more about them."
Here are five ways how you can be an attention seeker all for a good cause.
1.
An extrovert always is at an advantage, especially at a workplace.
People love to talk about themselves - it's human nature. Try exploring
your colleagues and your boss's area of interest. Ask questions related
to such field's, about their life, projects, and interests. Do not try
to force and two of you into a conversation, instead engage with your
colleague sharing the same space they belong to. This will make them
feel important, which is always a positive sentiment.
2. Even if
you may have initially believed that your work will talk for you, your
dressing style, truth is, the way you walk, your facial expressions and
your body language, give out far reaching signals. It's hazardous to be
have a team member who sports an 'I don't care' attitude. Not caring
what the other team members feel, not sticking to deadlines can be
detrimental to the long term goals of a team/company. Taking care of
the likes and dislikes of the people around will certainly create an air
of positivity.
3. Compliments when received are enjoyed by all
irrespective to their position or stature at the place. Always look for a
positive compliment you can give coworkers or your boss, especially if
you notice they're having a rough day. At times even a small
insignificant compliment does wonders. Everyone likes to feel
appreciated, and even the simplest positive comment can brighten an
individual's entire day. But avoid trying this too much. At times a fake
compliment can be perceived as sarcasm that is never welcome at your
workplace.
4. Being punctual is of prime importance. A person who
shows up late is not only sending out a message that he/she not only
does not takes his/her tasks seriously, but also does not respect other
people's time.
5. Respect those employees who do not form the
hierarchy but are of immense help. Don't alienate the peons, the office
boy, the watchman, the man who serves tea or the cleaner. They too
belong to the organisations, be polite to them as well.
6. Direct
eye contact builds trust quickly. It sends the message that the person
opposite is paying full attention and has concern for whatever he wants
to say.
7. Don't hurt anyone's ego or self-respect. Call the
person aside, in a conference room and then talk to him/her. Offer to
help him/her to work better, instead of dousing his/her enthusiasm.
8.
At times brief laughter can lighten up a stressful situation. But do
not drag it to the extent of mockery or sarcasm and if you're willing to
laugh at yourself, it opens up the floor for other people to laugh with
you.
Source: Indiatoday
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