Top 9 Ways to Re-Define Yourself

“I AM. Two of the most powerful words; for what you put after them shapes your reality.”

After doing plenty of research on this subject, we found these 9 things to be the most powerful ways to take control of how you are perceived.

• 1. Have a VOICE.

  • Use it.

  • Be heard.

  • Be respected.

• 2. LISTEN.

  • Ask questions.

  • Learn to lead the conversation.

• 3. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS.

  • Be relatable.

  • Build trust.

  • Make people feel important.

• 4. Have TACT.

  • Develop the skill of dealing with difficult situations.

• 5. Make EYE CONTACT.

  • This shows confidence and honesty.

• 6. DON’T APOLOGIZE.

  • Your opinion matters.

  • Don’t apologize for it.

• 7. ASSERT yourself.

  • Stand by what you believe.

  • Be respectful about it.

  • Don’t be defensive.

• 8. Think OUT-OF-THE-BOX.

  • There are multiple ways to handle each situation.

• 9. ASK.

  • Know what you want.

  • Ask for it.

We will expound on these ideas in follow-up blogs. Let us know what you think and what you want to know more about.