How to relate to people

How To Relate to People?

People will only follow those who are SOCIABLE

The most important element in becoming a successful person is:
How you relate to people around you.

There's a saying that goes:
"People don't care how much you know,
until they know how much you care."

A Leader's Mind: Understanding others

The first criteria that a sociable leader should have is the ability to understand how other people feel and the discernment on what people think. When you are working with people, don't forget that everyone shares almost the same needs:

1. They hope to be different, so affirm them sincerely that THEY ARE SPECIAL;
2. They wish that tomorrow is a better day, so give them HOPE;
3. They hunger for direction, so give them GUIDANCE;
4. They concern most for themselves, so PUT THEIR NEEDS FIRST
5. They may feel frustrated, so CHEER THEM UP
6. They anticipate for victory, so help them WIN

(Translated from my friend's blog. For the original Chinese version of this article, please visit seowlingchee.spaces.live.com.)