The Platinum Rule: How to Build Rapport with Anyone

What if you could read other people quickly, determine their behavioral style, and connect authentically? According to Dr. Tony Alessandra, you can learn how to build rapport with just about everyone, and then use your new skills to create a network of people who support you and your goals. Dr. Alessandra has been studying these and related topics for many years and has written best-selling business books, including The Platinum Rule, Collaborative Selling, and Charisma. Join us for a webinar on October 15 and put his pragmatic relationship-building strategies to work for you.

The Platinum Rule: How to Build Rapport with Virtually Anyone

October 15, 2016, 8 pm EST   

After the live webinar, Alessandra’s talk will be archived in the webinars library.

For more on reading, or “speedreading” others, check out The Art of SpeedReading People: How to Size People Up and Speak Their Language by best-selling authors Paul Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger, which promotes a slightly different personality style-based approach.

Want a very different take on building connections with others? Check out Brene Brown’s TED talk, the Power of Vulnerability. No, you probably won’t want to start a business meeting by sharing your deepest fears, but Brown’s books and talks are a great reminder that true connection can only happen when we share our true selves.

Sometimes, the thought of getting out there to meet new people just feels overwhelming–or perhaps you aren’t sure who to talk to, or why. We all have times when we feel stuck in a rut, and unsure how to move into new ground.  

This article from The Muse offers tips you can put into practice right away. The key is action and then reflection. But sometimes, you may not be sure which course to take, or what sort of person you’d like to speak to. If that is your situation, start with something you can do, or do more of–that you enjoy, even if it seems like it would never relate to a work goal. (Playing kickball? Learning basic glassblowing? Picking up a childhood hobby?)  Doing something you really enjoy will increase your energy and can even give your in-a-rut-brain new ideas. 

    

Navigating Office Politics with Integrity

The workplace is a highly political environment where key decisions about who gets ahead, who gets the plum assignments, and who gets access are not decided solely on merit. Join author and coach Bonnie Marcus for our October 12 webinar, The Politics of Promotion, to learn how best to navigate the complexities of the workplace.  You’ll get practical tips for positioning yourself to play the game without losing your integrity. 

The Politics of Promotion Webinar 

October 12, 8 pm EST 

Want more of Bonnie’s expertise? Check out her website, which is chock-full of free articles and resources to help you build your political savvy. Even if you already have a lot of political know-how,  Bonnie’s survey will give you an honest and quick assessment.

For another perspective on navigating office politics, see this article on MindTools, a terrific website full of helpful resources. And for irreverent, quick tips that you can put into action today, Joe Hodas’ Ad Age article has some of my favorites, including “always be the ray of light in your boss/coworker’s day.”