{"id":8559,"date":"2022-09-14T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T08:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=8559"},"modified":"2023-06-05T14:14:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T14:14:50","slug":"how-to-improve-people-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-people-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Secrets for Improving Your People Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be an<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/excel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whiz, cook a mean vegetarian chili, or never miss a free throw. <\/span><b>But how are your soft skills?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know, the <\/span><b>intangible skills that enhance your social life and other areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These interpersonal skills help you develop relationships, clinch that job, and communicate with others by speaking and listening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Let&#8217;s talk about why they matter and how you can develop these important people skills!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>See Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/why-is-rapport-important\/\">Top 5 Reasons Why Rapport Should Be At The Top Of Your Priority List<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Wait, What Are People Skills?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great question! <\/span><b>They are the skills we use to interact with each othe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r. You may call them interpersonal skills, conversation skills, or communication skills. Make sense?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some folks have <\/span><b>natural social skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that make everything easier, from small talk to <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/deep-dive-how-to-be-a-great-emcee\/\">deep conversation<\/a>. For others, however, just small talk leads to anxiety, let alone presentations or job interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, I have a few <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-the-role-of-the-master-of-ceremonies\/\">master of ceremony tricks<\/a> up my sleeve for improving your interpersonal skills. <\/span><b>So, without further ado, here are my 6 tips for developing strong <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>PEOPLE<\/b><\/span><b> skills!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8565\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-co-workers-sit-at-a-desk-and-look-at-a-tablet-together.jpg\" alt=\"Two co workers sit at a desk and look at a tablet together\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-co-workers-sit-at-a-desk-and-look-at-a-tablet-together.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-co-workers-sit-at-a-desk-and-look-at-a-tablet-together-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-co-workers-sit-at-a-desk-and-look-at-a-tablet-together-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-co-workers-sit-at-a-desk-and-look-at-a-tablet-together-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-co-workers-sit-at-a-desk-and-look-at-a-tablet-together-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#1: <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>P<\/b><\/span><b>ay Attention to the Other Person<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Paying attention to people demonstrates that you respect them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A willingness to hear from and exchange words with people will help you build better relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Here are a few ways to show someone you are focusing on them:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay them a <\/span><b>thoughtful compliment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on an article they wrote (one that shows you actually read it!);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ask them about the hobbies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you&#8217;ve noticed they are into. (Do they always come to the workplace with a tennis racket? Do you catch them doing crosswords between meetings?)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the best ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-are-good-people-skills\/\">improve your people skills<\/a>. First of all, it <\/span><b>takes the focus off of you, which can relieve your nerves.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Second of all, it demonstrates that <\/span><b>you have an open mind and want to learn.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most people like to speak to folks like that.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8563\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-coworkers-stand-and-chat-with-each-other-over-coffee.jpg\" alt=\"Three coworkers stand and chat with each other over coffee\" width=\"1350\" height=\"759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-coworkers-stand-and-chat-with-each-other-over-coffee.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-coworkers-stand-and-chat-with-each-other-over-coffee-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-coworkers-stand-and-chat-with-each-other-over-coffee-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-coworkers-stand-and-chat-with-each-other-over-coffee-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#2: <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>E<\/b><\/span><b>ye Contact Makes a Difference<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often think of social skills as being all about verbal communication. But <\/span><b>body language is a <\/b><b><i>huge<\/i><\/b><b> factor <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you want to improve people skills! Trust me, a <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">corporate emcee knows all<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Making eye contact while speaking with someone shows you are focused on them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As we mentioned earlier, your focus is a sign of respect. This makes eye contact an important people skill.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Imagine this:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are chatting with a person at your workplace. Their <\/span><b>facial expressions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are completely blank. Their eyes keep drifting away from you, toward the sounds coming from the break room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How would you feel at this moment?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Their behavior may indicate to you that they would rather be doing anything but communicating with you. This is essentially a feeling of <\/span><b>rejection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which does not make for strong relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8566\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-colleagues-work-together-on-a-project.jpg\" alt=\"Two colleagues work together on a project\" width=\"1350\" height=\"869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-colleagues-work-together-on-a-project.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-colleagues-work-together-on-a-project-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-colleagues-work-together-on-a-project-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-colleagues-work-together-on-a-project-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#3: <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>O<\/b><\/span><b>pen Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a person with social anxiety, <\/span><b>the ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/great-opening-lines-for-emcee\/\">open up<\/a> may not come naturally<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can be easier to take the backseat in an interaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, conversations are meant to be two-way streets. It is good form to contribute and not expect the other person to do all the talking. Someone with <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/why-are-people-skills-important\/\">good people skills<\/a> knows how to <\/span><b>avoid the dreaded awkward silence <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by sharing their ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Opening up can improve your social confidence<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes it is hard to think of ourselves as interesting. But I promise you are fascinating!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Ask yourself:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do I like to do in my spare time?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What am I getting better at?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes me laugh?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do I love to watch or<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/b\/the-best-books-of-2022-so-far\/_\/N-2vj7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are my goals?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having these answers on hand helps you <\/span><b>not have to search for conversation topics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;d bet that <\/span><b>you share commonalities with other people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your business or in your life. Offering up these parts of yourself <\/span><b>gives the other person a chance to connect with <\/b><b><i>you<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8568\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-people-in-blue-button-downs-shake-hands-as-one-holds-a-laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Two people in blue button downs shake hands as one holds a laptop\" width=\"1350\" height=\"937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-people-in-blue-button-downs-shake-hands-as-one-holds-a-laptop.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-people-in-blue-button-downs-shake-hands-as-one-holds-a-laptop-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-people-in-blue-button-downs-shake-hands-as-one-holds-a-laptop-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-people-in-blue-button-downs-shake-hands-as-one-holds-a-laptop-768x533.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#4: <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>P<\/b><\/span><b>ractice!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Good social skills require practice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Like anything else, it makes sense that the more you do it, the easier it becomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The more you interact with people, the more likely you are to feel comfortable doing so.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>If you want to improve your self-confidence, you need to take the leap!<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose to <\/span><b>put yourself in a social situation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Go to the party. Stay for drinks after the business meeting. Invite new friends to get<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drinktrade.com\/how-tos\/coffee-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coffee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are at a social event, take advantage! <\/span><b>Choose one new person to interact with<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is an approachable way to start feeling more comfortable in a social setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If your <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">office hires an emcee<\/a> for the day, pay close attention to how they interact with your co-workers. You can learn a lot from them!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8564\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-people-smile-at-each-other-and-two-shake-hands.jpg\" alt=\"Three people smile at each other and two shake hands\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-people-smile-at-each-other-and-two-shake-hands.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-people-smile-at-each-other-and-two-shake-hands-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-people-smile-at-each-other-and-two-shake-hands-1024x981.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-people-smile-at-each-other-and-two-shake-hands-768x736.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span>Bonus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-become-an-event-manager\/\">How to Become an Event Manager in 5 Steps<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>#5: <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>L<\/b><\/span><b>isten Carefully<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Active listening is a vital part of having good people skills.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>We&#8217;ve touched on active listening before; but here&#8217;s a quick review.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It means that <\/span><b>you are really processing what the other person is saying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You are not just being polite; you are taking an active interest in what they say.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Most people just want to know when they can chime in with their next comment.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve been in that situation before. You watch the person search for a chance to share their next thought. They don&#8217;t even really hear what you&#8217;ve said.<\/span><b> It&#8217;s not a good feeling, is it?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are with co-workers in the workplace or friends at dinner, <\/span><b>listen with care.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You will process more details and be able to <\/span><b>respond appropriately and thoughtfully.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8567\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-employees-sit-together-and-work-on-a-project.jpg\" alt=\"Two employees sit together and work on a project\" width=\"1350\" height=\"849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-employees-sit-together-and-work-on-a-project.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-employees-sit-together-and-work-on-a-project-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-employees-sit-together-and-work-on-a-project-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-employees-sit-together-and-work-on-a-project-768x483.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#6: <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>E<\/b><\/span><b>motional Awareness Gets You Far<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional intelligence is essentially <\/span><b>the ability to be aware of another person&#8217;s emotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It means that you can identify what another person is feeling and <\/span><b>respond empathetically.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>For example, a colleague shows up to work.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They keep their head down and are not smiling, though they are usually upbeat and friendly. This might indicate that they are going through something challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>This type of intelligence helps you solve problems.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a friend is clearly having a hard day, you might approach them more gently. If someone is feeling excitable, you can match their energy. This skill makes for very strong relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8562\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-coworkers-brainstorm-an-idea-together.jpg\" alt=\"Three coworkers brainstorm an idea together\" width=\"1350\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-coworkers-brainstorm-an-idea-together.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-coworkers-brainstorm-an-idea-together-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-coworkers-brainstorm-an-idea-together-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-coworkers-brainstorm-an-idea-together-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-coworkers-brainstorm-an-idea-together-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>Ready for a Recap?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s review my 6 favorite tips for improving your <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>PEOPLE<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> skills:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#1: Pay attention to the other person.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#2: Eye contact makes a difference.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#3: Open up.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#4: Practice!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#5: Listen thoughtfully and carefully.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#6: Emotional awareness gets you far.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Keep Reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-develop-time-management-skills\/\">10 Ways to Become a Time Management Pro<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\">Adam Christing<\/a>\u00a0has been called \u201cThe Tom Brady of emcees.\u201d He has hosted more than 1,000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">company meetings<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">special events<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/corporate-comedian-entertainer\/\">gala celebrations<\/a>, and more. He is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/author\/\">author of several books<\/a>\u00a0and founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cleancomedians.com\/hire-a-master-of-ceremonies\/\">CleanComedians.com<\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<em>For more event tips, follow Adam Christing on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adamchristing\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AdamChristing\/\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/adamchristing\/\">Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adam-christing\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ide5OJTq4VE\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may be an Excel whiz, cook a mean vegetarian chili, or never miss a free throw. But how are your soft skills? 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