To Build Strong Relationships With The People

What if it doesn’t work? As long as you commit to showing up 1 hour per week and implementing what you learned, I promise you will see tremendous changes in your life. This sounds crazy to some people, but that’s how important your success is to us. Remember, you’re trying to build strong relationships with the people reading these emails, so it’s important to leave them with a favorable impression of you. That being said, variety is the spice of life, even with email closers. Looking forward to this! Looking forward to working with you. Happy to answer any questions. If you work in sales and send a lot of cold emails, your messages should always end with thanks and appreciation. In case you’re wondering, Best, had the lowest response rate. In general, it’s especially important to show gratitude when someone has just performed a task for you or sent something you know took time or effort. They deserve recognition and appreciation each and every time. Thanks for your time. Your help is greatly appreciated.

You Will Know

Thank you for everything. I appreciate your help. Well, that person only does this task because it’s their job. I don’t believe they’re doing it for me. Why should I give extra appreciation to someone for simply doing what’s expected of them? Sure, they may just be doing their job, but giving them consistent appreciation will make them like you a lot more, so they’ll be more likely to listen to you, talk you up to others, and help you out much faster. If you want to rapidly advance your career, having that type of support from the people around you is worth its weight in gold. Throw on your analytical hat, inquisitive glasses, and pour a glass of whatever tickles your fancy. The first two are metaphorical, and other than the tickling, the third one is literal. Which sentences could be changed to make it more about the recipient? Could you sound warmer, more positive, or more professional? Could they be shortened for clarity? Could you write shorter paragraphs and use more bullet points? Are you using proper greetings and pleasantries? Is the body of your message clear and well organized? Are you ending your emails properly? Reviewing your written communication each week and making regular adjustments will go a long way in improving your skills. While many of these adjustments may seem small and subtle, they will significantly affect how people read and respond to your writing and ultimately have a tremendous impact on your success. As the quality of your writing increases, so does your value as a professional. Whether you’re looking for a different job, trying to get a raise or promotion, or switching to a completely new industry, strong writing is a major key to rapidly advancing your career.

Give Up the Ghost

Many employers used to believe that employees wouldn’t be as productive in their homes, so they were reluctant to offer it as an option. Next thing you know, boom! The pandemic happens, and now even the most skeptical owners have to allow their employees to work from home. And what’s been the major byproduct of working from home? Other than the no pants jokes, it’s definitely video calls. The Zoom videoconferencing app experienced a 535% increase in daily traffic in 2020, and there are 300 million people using Zoom for video calls every day. Video calls have become one of the most important and widely used methods of communication in our professional lives. Fortunately, almost everything you’ve learned about body language, your voice, speaking up, listening, and phone calls can be used for virtual communication. You can connect on a deeper level, get your point across better, read facial expressions and gestures, and build stronger relationships. Further research revealed that 90% of people think they can get their point across better when everyone can see each other. Of these respondents, 98% believe that this helps improve collaboration, communication, and productivity levels. I couldn’t find any studies on awkward silences, but there’s usually less of them on video calls compared to phone calls. Another win for Zoom. So, how do you improve your communication on camera? How do you look like a million bucks, get your message across, and sound like a natural? With the proper setup and preparation, you can look and sound like a true professional.

Life Itself

And when you do, people will automatically perceive you as more competent, credible, and take you more seriously. Most professionals have never been taught how to increase the effectiveness of their video calls, so you can positively set yourself apart by making a few small changes. In our modern world, people seem to love upgrading their technology when they don’t need to, which bodes well for a young professional looking to make financially intelligent purchases. It makes it a lot easier to create the perfect angle and is worth it for the superior image quality. And if you really want to level up and sound your best, consider a standalone microphone that plugs into your computer. They’re about 1/5th the price of a normal standing desk, give you all of the same benefits, and can be used on any surface. Furthermore, 87% of the participants who used standing desks claimed to experience greater levels of energy and vigor. You have higher energy levels and less fatigue, it’s easier to focus and maximize your productivity. When sitting, I find I’m more likely to slouch or hunch forward. Anything you can do to make it easier to keep strong body language is a great advantage. Studies have shown that after several weeks of using a standing desk, participants experienced up to a 32% improvement in lower back pain. If you alleviate some pain and stiffness, you’ll likely be in a better mood, making you more likely to have positive interactions at work. Looser body and enhanced communication? Maybe it’s a job interview for a position you’ve always wanted, or you’re about to close a lucrative deal with a client. Suddenly, your internet cuts out.