You have the talent, you have accomplished great things or even are an expert in your field; however, do you know how to catch someone’s attention so they want to know more? Just as companies spend lots of resources to make sure people get interested in them, are you sending out the right message so if people want to ask you a few questions, you will be able to tell them about yourself in a way that will make you stand out?
Messaging is both an art and a skill. Many people do not understand the power of being able to be clear and concise with the ability to resonate with another person; however they know when they encounter it with others. Could you improve your situation if you could engage others and have a dynamic conversation? You bet you could!
Here are four tips for effective personal messaging:
- Be interested in the other person. Learn about them through the practice of asking questions that are revealing, yet not intrusive.
- When asked about yourself, have a catchy 3 to 4 second response that will make the other person want to know more.
- Remember, you are in a conversation not a monologue.
- To connect with others you need to reach that person at an emotional level.
It is important to never lose sight of the fact that effective messaging touches people’s emotions.
