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Robin K. Dreeke • It's Not All About "Me": The Top Ten Techniques for Building Quick Rapport with Anyone
I followed up with another open ended question that would, hopefully, give me even more content to work with.
Robin K. Dreeke • It's Not All About "Me": The Top Ten Techniques for Building Quick Rapport with Anyone
The only goal I have either for myself or the individuals I teach is that in every interaction the other person should walk away feeling much better for having met you.
Robin K. Dreeke • It's Not All About "Me": The Top Ten Techniques for Building Quick Rapport with Anyone
Regardless of your individual goals, the key is to make it “all about them.”
Robin K. Dreeke • It's Not All About "Me": The Top Ten Techniques for Building Quick Rapport with Anyone
I have found one of the most effective methods for getting individuals to do what I want them to do is to have them come up with my idea then I validate their idea.
Robin K. Dreeke • It's Not All About "Me": The Top Ten Techniques for Building Quick Rapport with Anyone

Social neuroscientist Matthew Lieberman points out that a leader who is both technically competent and highly personable is somewhat of a unicorn.
Daniel Casse • 3 Ways Our Brains Undermine Our Ability to Be a Good Leader
the key is to make it “all about them.”