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The Skills of Success. If you want to succeed in the real world you are going to need a Good Education and… Communication Skills People Skills Networking Skills The better you are at these skills the more successful you will be. Communication Skills.
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The Skills of Success If you want to succeed in the real world you are going to need a Good Education and… • Communication Skills • People Skills • Networking Skills The better you are at these skills the more successful you will be.
Communication Skills • Communication is the ability to communicate orally, and in writing, with family, acquaintances, friends, and even strangers. • Successful people have the ability to talk to anyone, anywhere, about anything, anytime.
Why Communication? • The ability to communicate is the key that opens the door to success.
Communication Skills Large Vocabulary Knowledge of Current Events Listening Skills Diverse Knowledge Personal Contacts Community Involvement Professional Fulfillment The Common Denominators of Successful People
The Art of Conversation • All contacts and relationships start with an initial conversation. This conversation sets the tone for the development of the relationship. • Conversation develops relationships, and people make people successful. • Handout 5
The Basics • If you want to be successful, meet as many people as you can and develop contacts everywhere. • Start with a conversation • When you ask a question, listen to the answer and get an idea for your next question based on the answer.
Basics Cont. • The key is to keep your questions simple and always listen to what the other person is saying. • What is your name? • How are you? • Where are you from? • How long have you lived here? • Where do you work? • What do you do? • Do you like your job? • What are your hobbies?
Questions to discover a Person’s likes • When you find a subject of interest to a person, focus the next five questions on that subject, for ex. • What is your favorite place of travel? • When did you go there last? • Who did you travel with? • How long were you there? • Why is it your favorite place?
Activities • Meet a Stranger • Have a conversation with 2 people you don’t know • Determine what a conversation is about • See handout
Career Preparation Time Management Problem Solving Entrepreneurial Literacy Networking Business Literacy Reading Comprehension Listening Skills People Skills Public Speaking Writing Skills Technology Skills Questioning Skills Test Taking Skills Keys to Success