bizRichard

As some of you will know, one of my pet subjects is ‘communication’ – and by that I don’t just mean talking, letters, telephone calls etc.

Communication is about absolutely everything you do.  Everyday basics, such as how you dress, how you move, what you look at, what you read, who you ‘hang out’ with, etc, all tell your ‘observers’ a story; how you react to and respond to given situations tells even more about your character and your abilities. And when it comes to talking, the sincerity of what you say, how you say it, and the words you use are either supported or contradicted by the non-verbal communications – the body language - you deliver at the same time.

And for those charlatans (a minority I’m sure), who pretend to be someone they are not, dropping your guard can catch you out – especially on the impersonal environment of the internet. 

Have a quick read of this extract from ‘careerbuilder.com’ - I found it interesting in that it enabled 3rd parties to identify the positive or the negative characteristics of the individuals they were interested in. 

Having read it, what are your thoughts on this new personality ‘spy’.  I think the employers have been extremely resourceful and innovative, and thereby saved themselves and their prospects a whole load of time and grief.

So, where is this leading me?

It’s the very essence of why you are here on the internet - it’s the way you communicate through your blogs, your comments, and your web-sites. 

Don’t pretend to be someone you are not.  Be the ‘genuine you’ and let your true character, your skills and abilities, shine through – whatever they be. 

That way you will find and build a relationship with people who like you, trust you, and like the way you do things – they will become your ‘genuine’ customers, the only sort of customers on which any sustainable business can be built.

So, be highly visible, but always be the true you, and make some money the smart way.

Richard C

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