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Are You Popular – Socially Competent Online?

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What does it mean to be Popular – Socially Competent?

Here are 6 tips for overcoming Social Shortcomings online.

  1. Friendly/Thoughtful - Do you show interest and goodwill? Are you serving a beneficial and helpful purpose?  Are you attentive, considerate and kind? There is a fine line between the amount and type of interest. Thinking of others – is showing concern for the needs and feelings of others; expressing your interest in their lives. Too much interest and the areas of interest – may actually turn someone away, when what your looking for is to attract them.
  2. Sensitive – Initiating conversation is not always easy. If one easily takes offence, or is highly responsive and easily emotionally triggered -the individually can be difficult to engage with. It takes practice and conversation. Don’t let, not knowing how a seemingly innocent comment might be received, stop you from reaching out to people. What is important is that you do not intend to offend. (Well unless you do – if you intend to be on the edge of subject matters, a disclaimer “I may offend you” may be in order.)
  3. Caring/Helpful - Understanding how people think and feel – not always easy. However you can offer service and assistance. How do you show concern for other people? Someone having a bad day or stuck in a situation unfamiliar to them – is often receptive to “Hi! I’m here if you need to chat”. It’s nice to know we are not alone.
  4. Fun to Be Around – Qualities of Fun People are they Make Eye Contact, Are Active and Curious, They Listen, Smile, Laugh, Play, Enjoy, Initiate Conversation Easily; They Care about Themselves and are often Spontaneous. Embrace what makes you different (weird or strange) and have fun with it.
  5. Knowing how to interpret and respond – There are visual signals, gestures and facial expressions in one to one engagement that not seen online. However, there are   written and expression styles online. When you get to know people on a deeper level these become easier to read.
  6. Conversation Control – The level of engagement that exists in a conversation is determined by an equal level of exchange. There are situations when emotions take over control and the conversation becomes more one sided than an equal exchange.

 Determining what gets your conversation time and why is very important online.

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Hidden Marketing Messages

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Marketing – creating, communicating and offering – processes. Creating Value and Building Stronger Relationships.

Toxic Marketing Messages…..

Ever read a piece of marketing copy that was belittling, highlighted all the things you do wrong or had you looking up words?

Here is some of what has come my way recently

  • Is your Marketing Condescending?
  • Are you Smart Enough to Realize?
  • You won’t act on this offer because….?
  • Mistakes you are making….
  • You failed to….

WOW! I STOPPED reading.

So much for – getting the message to this reader.

Words lead to reactions. We are Human. Some words trigger pain.

Rather than creating pain or belittling someone – get to know them.

There are ways to show your knowledge and passion with out patronizing, belittling others and being toxic.

Even Big Companies do it. Check out this Article.

How about trying something new….

Ask a Question, Create Conversation and then Engage.

Being Humble – rely on another’s knowledge and ability and learn something new. We all know a great deal.

Be assertive but don’t bite – you can make your points, respecting the views of others.

Be Firm and Kind – try compassion – we all have struggles, doubts and are great at seeing them. Kindness – we are all Human.

Empower others – Highlight their strengths.

The beauty of empowering others is that your own power is not diminished in the process,” said Barbara Coloroso

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?

How About – Relationship Marketing

 

Are you connecting?

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Are you everywhere online?
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+

Does it Look like this?




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Are you signing in to each one daily to tweet, post and reply?

Oh Yes then there is email.

Trying to keep up with everything is exhausting.

You may have even tried Hootsuite or TweetDeck to track the conversations.

Used Hootsuite or Buffer to schedule tweets and share your links on all the other sites.

Now if you have a business and you are marketing your solutions – well, likely you are not.

You are trying to but  spending so much time on social media means you are left with very little time to “Do What You Love.”

Your Business is your Passion. Let’s get back to it- shall we?

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Why?  Because you can now listen and engage on a whole new level.

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