5 Tips to Outclass Your Competition

On May 3rd, 2009, posted in: Speaking Engagements / Events, Tips by Jan Goss 1 Comment

These Tips are presented at professional meetings by Jan Goss and are posted here to help you move ahead of your competition.

Smile-This may seem oversimplified, yet it is profound. First impressions are powerful. Train yourself to smile. Practice the smile that is best for you. If you need to take care of dental work or some issue that keeps you from smiling, make that a high priority. Whatever it takes to get you smiling, do it! It will help you outclass your competition.

Handshake-The number one way to outclass your competition is a World-Class handshake. There are 12 different handshakes. Handshakes convey much about a person. Learn how and when to shake hands and use this tool. It will separate you from your competition.

Attitude-No one likes to be around someone with a negative attitude. Be gracious. Find the good in situations. Be sure you are the kind of person that others want to do business with.

Keen Listening- We all have two ears and one mouth for a reason. We need to listen twice as much as we speak. Keen listening skills will put you way ahead of your competitors because you will be the one who knows how to meet your customers needs affectively.

Eye Contact-Eye contact is critical. It says to the other person “you are important”. It conveys confidence. Eye contact in business is different than in social or intimate settings. Appropriate eye contact connects you with you customers and keeps business coming your way.

One Response to “5 Tips to Outclass Your Competition”

  • Patti Denucci says:
    February 25, 2010 at 6:58 am

    Jan,
    I am so grateful you do the work you do. You have taught me so much, are still teaching me every day, and I thank Heavens you’re part of my “tribe.” You are improving the world and the people in it every single day.

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5 Tips to Outclass Your Competition

These Tips are presented at professional meetings by Jan Goss and are posted here to help you move ahead of your competition.
Smile-This may seem oversimplified, yet it is profound. First impressions are powerful. Train yourself to smile. Practice the smile that is best for you. If you need to take care of dental work or [...]

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