D (3:40)

Guess what?

C (3:41)

Yes. The answer is yes. Smiling changes your energy and people mirror instantly what you do. It's a visual cue for warmth, confidence and approachability. Nonverbal communication shapes people's experience and first impressions more than actually words do. A genuine smile disarms people. It takes away the tension and build a quick rapport. Likability starts before you even open your mouth. Your body language speaks first. In fact, body language is more important than actually the words coming out of your mouth.

B (4:26)

And another question I get a lot.

C (4:28)

Is why is remembering someone's name such a powerful move? It feels small, doesn't it? But it really matters so much. Number one, everybody likes hearing their name. It makes people feel special and it makes them feel close to you. Using someone's name activates reward centers in the brain. It makes people feel seen, valued, and actually most importantly, respected. Most people don't do it. That's why it stands out so much. It shows attention to detail and actually genuine connection. I know on this podcast when people say my name in mid sentence, I always feel closer to them and I'm always like, oh, we're actually friends. It kind of like creates much more of a lubricant in the dynamic and in the relationship than just kind of skating by foreign.

E (5:27)

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B (5:33)

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E (5:35)

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C (7:14)

Okay, here's a big one. You tell people to stop talking about themselves and ask more questions. Why is that such a game changer?

D (7:22)

Guess what?

C (7:23)

Curiosity is confidence. It shows you're not self absorbed. That's really what it does. Number one. It also builds connection. It builds opportunity.

D (7:34)

And guess what?

C (7:35)

It also shows that you have bigger and broader interest. The best conversationalists do less talking and way more listening. In fact, my rule is a 7030 rule. Listen 70% of the time and talk 30% of the time. Asking questions builds not only the connection faster than just trying to impress them, but like I said, it actually makes people feel connected to you. Number five, Compliments can get weird fast. How do you give one without sounding fake or like you're sucking up? That's another great question. I think you got to be very specific. Great job is forgettable. When you say, yeah, great job or how are you? I love how you handled that call sticks out way more when you're more specific and you are saying something that is kind of not what they would expect. Another thing is authenticity is much different than flattery. People can feel the difference. Focus on effort, skill, and also mindset. Don't focus on appearance. Genuine compliments strengthen relationships and boost morale. The more observant you are, the more meaningful your praise becomes.

E (8:58)

And one more question that I get.

C (9:00)

A lot, especially after I did this. Likability talk is listening sounds so simple, but you say it's actually a secret weapon. Well, and they ask me why that is. Because true listening is very rare. Most people are waiting for their next turn to talk. Presence is power. It signals confidence and respect. People open up more when they feel they're being heard. It's it builds trust faster than any sales pitch. In a world addicted to distraction, your full attention is your competitive edge.

D (9:34)

And guess what guys?

C (9:35)

Likability isn't about being fake. It's actually about being smart. Smile more, remember people's names, ask real questions and give genuine compliments and listen like it matters. It's pretty common sense, but sometimes they say common sense isn't so common. These are just small little actions that compound into massive results. Because no matter how talented or skillful and smart you are, guess what? If people don't like you, it doesn't matter. And one other thing I want to leave you with is likability amplifies. So whatever you do have as your skill set or as your intelligence or your talent, you it actually gets magnified when people actually like you and want to be around you. So just remember that. Have a good one, guys. Don't forget to subscribe and comment, because that's how we keep the show as a show. Have a good one. Bye. Bye.