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With… passion, it is amazing what people will do – and at no additional cost.
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80 |
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…once you recognize the importance of gatekeepers, and turn them into allies with respect, humor, and compassion, there will be few gates that aren’t open to you.
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93 |
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Armed with knowledge about a person’s passions, needs, or interests, you can do more than connect; you’ll have an opportunity bond and impress.
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70 |
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Armed with knowledge about a person’s passions, needs, or interests, you can do more than connect; you’ll have an opportunity bond and impress.
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70 |
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Usually it’s the events and activities you excel at that you’re most passionate about. So it makes sense to make these the focus of your efforts.
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100 |
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When we’re truly passionate about something, it’s contagious. Our passion draws other people to who we are and what we care about.
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101 |
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Old-school business views the expression of emotions and compassion as vulnerability; today’s new businesspeople see such attributes as the glue that binds us.
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102 |
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Use your passions as a guide to which activities and events you should be seeking out. Use them to engage new and old contacts.
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102 |
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People are wowed by social decisiveness when it’s offered with compassion and warmth.
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150 |
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Just remember not to monopolize the conversation or go into long-winded stories. Share your passion, but don’t preach it.
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152 |
