My Name is
"HELLO, my name is Scott"-Scott Ginsberg's introduction
Imagine walking around with a paper name tag. Unless you are in a large meeting, most likely a few people will stop you and tell you that you have a nametag on with the expectation that you remove it.
But what if you want it there by design?
Scott had been doing just that for a few years. This was a strategic move to make him more approachable. It helped him land a book deal.
This old story from Success magazine made me think about how approachable we are. By design, I always have my desk in such a way as not to place a barrier between myself and the person entering my office. To me, this is critical in being approachable. People want you see you as approachable before they approach you. So why crate walls?
In my opinion most people are not aware that they are building walls and that translates into being perceived as not approachable. If you want to be approachable, tear down the walls. Be the first to extend your hand. Smile first and say hello. Our wear a name tag.
Today's question is:
"How approachable are you?"
"HELLO, my name is Scott"-Scott Ginsberg's introduction
Imagine walking around with a paper name tag. Unless you are in a large meeting, most likely a few people will stop you and tell you that you have a nametag on with the expectation that you remove it.
But what if you want it there by design?
Scott had been doing just that for a few years. This was a strategic move to make him more approachable. It helped him land a book deal.
This old story from Success magazine made me think about how approachable we are. By design, I always have my desk in such a way as not to place a barrier between myself and the person entering my office. To me, this is critical in being approachable. People want you see you as approachable before they approach you. So why crate walls?
In my opinion most people are not aware that they are building walls and that translates into being perceived as not approachable. If you want to be approachable, tear down the walls. Be the first to extend your hand. Smile first and say hello. Our wear a name tag.
Today's question is:
"How approachable are you?"
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