"To really succeed in business and life you need to learn how to connect with people authentically…Especially in this new normal!" Steve Spiro
Connect Authentically on Social Media
🔥 Stories (Pictures and Stories or Video)
🔥 Be real.
🔥 Be yourself.
🔥 Lead with your vulnerability.
🔥 Your about section
🔥 Your messaging out (not pitchy)
Connect Authentically on Video Calls
👩🏽💻 Background (real or green screen)
👩🏽💻 Invest in lighting
👩🏽💻 Good camera and sound
👩🏽💻 Make eye contact often, no distractions
Connect Authentically to Make New Friends
🤝 Connect with someone who after they really want to stay in touch with you?
🤝 Out-and-about living life
🤝 Networking event
🤝 Socially at a cocktail party
Preparation:
🏋🏽♂️ Craft your story and practice
🏋🏽♂️ Dress so you feel good
🏋🏽♂️ Pump yourself up
The four simple steps to making new friends:
🥶 Break the ice
🥶 Where are you from
🥶 What do you do?
🥰 We should stay in touch
Some more pointers to attract rather than repel them
👁 Smile with your eyes
👁 Speak in third person instead of giving advice directly
👁 Compliment them
Remember: For any scenario, social media, calls or making new friends:
❣️ It should never be about you…
❣️ It should always be about them
