Episode 031-Five Proactive Ways to Use Energy for Connecting with People

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During the day, I'm the Sales and Marketing Manager for a product called molybdenum. Molybdenum is a steel hardner and corrosion inhibitor that is used most often in the production of stainless steel. My passion, however, is leadership and truly it holds my attention day and night. So I'm a leadership speaker and consultant based in Salt Lake City, UT. I help mid-to-senior level executives and their teams to improve their leadership skills and maximize their potential. I'm also the host of The Leader to Leader Podcast which showcases how and why authentic leaders transform teams and organizations and change the world.

Some jobs connecting is critical:

• Speakers
• Consultants
• Coaches
• Sales professionals
• Leaders

Five Proactive Ways to Use Energy for Connecting

Connecting Requires Initiative…. Go First

Connecting Requires Clarity… Prepare

Know Yourself - Personal Preparation

Know Your Audience - People Preparation

• Who are they?
• What do they care about?
• Where do they come from?
• When did they decide to attend?
• Why are they here?
• What do I have that I can offer them?
• How do they want to feel when we conclude?

Know Your Stuff - Professional Preparation

Connecting Requires Patience… Slow Down

Connecting Requires Selflessness… Give

Connecting Requires Stamina… Recharge

Additional Thoughts:

Good connectors have high emotional intelligence.

They read the room. 

They seek to find common ground.

They ask good questions.

 You can find me at markslemons.com and the Leader to Leader podcast. You follow me on Twitter @markslemons or LinkedIn and Facebook as well - not hard since there aren't a lot of Mark Slemons out there.

The Energy Edge Podcast is sponsored by 5 Minute Energy Kickstart.com - three 5 minute videos that help you become more productive, feel more energized, and do your best work. 

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