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Make yourself magnetic

By Linda Julian

There are sure-fire ways to make yourself magnetic to clients.  These are the five "Ps" of magnetism  -  some might call it charisma:

  • Passion  -  enthusiasm is infectious, but genuine passion for protecting and advancing clients' interests will excite clients and attract the help you need from your team
  • Preparation  -  know what you're talking about and get yourself organised to say it  -  do your homework
  • Pay attention  -  get the details right and make clients feel important and valued by listening closely to what they say and mean
  • Pick up the pace  -  be articulate and get your message out clearly, succinctly, and quickly.  Getting you message across at a rapid pace will help you to look more knowledgeable, efficient, and in control
  • Promote yourself  -  be self-confident but without arrogance  -  exude quiet self-confidence and believe in your ability.

The most important "P" to avoid is this:  don't be phoney.  Humans have well-honed phoney-ness detectors.  Phoneyness will bring you undone in an instant.



 

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