When it comes to understanding and working with people there are two principles that we all should keep in mind.
1. Everybody wants to be somebody. Everybody wants to be regarded and valued by others. (John C. Maxwell in Relationships 101)
Mary Kay Ash says it this way: “Imagine that every person you meet is wearing an invisible sign around their neck that says “Make Me Feel Important.” If we can find effective ways of valuing people we make great strides in our relationships.
It is reported that John Dillinger, the famous outlaw from the 1930’s era, once ran into a farm house while being pursued by the local law enforcement officers and said, “I’m John Dillinger. I'm not going to hurt anybody, but I wanted you to know that I'm John Dillinger.”
Even a notorious person such as John Dillinger wanted to feel like somebody I suppose.
The second principle is this.
1. Nobody cares how much you know until he knows how much you care. (John C. Maxwell in Relationships 101)
How can we show that we care? The principles are simple and have endured the ages.
Listen
Show genuine interest in what they are saying
Use Eye Contact
Focus on the Person Speaking
Always believe the best in people
Always expect the best from people
Repeat back significant words and phrases to show understanding and interest
The word above all and in all is this – RESPECT!!!
1. Everybody wants to be somebody. Everybody wants to be regarded and valued by others. (John C. Maxwell in Relationships 101)
Mary Kay Ash says it this way: “Imagine that every person you meet is wearing an invisible sign around their neck that says “Make Me Feel Important.” If we can find effective ways of valuing people we make great strides in our relationships.
It is reported that John Dillinger, the famous outlaw from the 1930’s era, once ran into a farm house while being pursued by the local law enforcement officers and said, “I’m John Dillinger. I'm not going to hurt anybody, but I wanted you to know that I'm John Dillinger.”
Even a notorious person such as John Dillinger wanted to feel like somebody I suppose.
The second principle is this.
1. Nobody cares how much you know until he knows how much you care. (John C. Maxwell in Relationships 101)
How can we show that we care? The principles are simple and have endured the ages.
Listen
Show genuine interest in what they are saying
Use Eye Contact
Focus on the Person Speaking
Always believe the best in people
Always expect the best from people
Repeat back significant words and phrases to show understanding and interest
The word above all and in all is this – RESPECT!!!
God surely showed us the way to love when He sent Jesus, the very best of His love. When I have received this free gift and applied it to my life (the healing of the self that it brings), I can then love others where they stand. No small print - Just bold type - when you've got it in you, it just keeps on spilling out and in the process you get splashed yourself. Bring on the WATER!
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