Smooth Moves To Improve Workplace Relationships
When dealing with everyday workplace relationships and job situations involving bosses and co-workers it can be a challenge to handle the different personalities and communication styles you may encounter. There are a few relationship tips and smooth moves I’ve picked up over the years to help improve my workplace relationships at my different places of employment and to get the upper hand on the challenges of interpersonal exchanges. I’d like to briefly touch on one that I consider to be my best.
The Mirror Technique:
Be the “man in the mirror” and people will immediately feel comfortable talking to you. Here’s how you do it. When someone comes to talk to you, whether it’s the boss or another co-worker, stop what you are doing as quickly as possible. Ask for more time if necessary so as to give them your full attention. Then the smooth move is this; Immediately mirror the persons posture and position (Whether sitting or standing) and make immediate eye contact. This is a killer smooth move that most people will not even realize you are doing and will immediately set them at ease. The fact that you stopped what you were doing will also give the impression that you think they are important and what they have to say is valuable. Eye contact locks in the connection and, lastly, a big smile seals the deal.
If you do this on a regular basis, they will always feel comfortable talking to you and getting your advise and will many time tell you things that they would never tell the other employees. I do this on a regular basis and believe me it works! Check out my website at www.prelationships.com for more tips and advice on improving workplace relationships.
