People 

I cannot think of a more important key to success in business and life than working well with people. 

Nothing happens in organizations without people. Nothing happens in communities without people. Nothing happens that moves anything meaningful in the world forward without people. People are the driving force in everything, and so, successful endeavors hinge on people. 

We cannot effect change on major causes without uniting and motivating a team. We cannot move our businesses forward without hiring the best possible team, as many people as we need, and without empowering them to do the work we call on them to do. 

We cannot grow our businesses without relationships with clients, suppliers, other vendors, business partners who refer others to us, and tons of other key people. 

One of the greatest skills one can learn to work more effectively with others is asking questions. Be genuinely curious and interested. Ask lots of questions and sit back and listen. We all love to talk about ourselves… be the person who asks about and listens to others. 

None of us can do it all by ourselves, and we’re severely deluded and likely set up for failure if we think or believe we can. 

If we don’t understand, can’t attract and inspire, and can’t work effectively with other people, we’re not going to get very far. 

 

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