In Start with Hello, social media and influence expert Linda Coles, reveals how the most successful businesspeople and leaders share an overlooked and under-appreciated talent—the ability to engage and communicate with strangers in productive, creative ways.
Even if you don’t think of yourself as the most outgoing person, you can learn to be more open and engaging to strangers. The book explains simple, key aspects of communication that make it easy to connect with new people, including behavioural styles, body language, and eye contact. Add together simple tips for starting conversations and following-up on them, and you’ll be well on your way to making the business connections that count.
Inside you’ll find advice on:
- The practicalities of networking and how to start a conversation
- How to develop a strategy for successfully connecting with new people
- How to network online using social networking sites
- How to use the art of chat to connect with people and build relationships
Peppered with real-life stories of how chance conversations have led to business relationships and new opportunities, this book will show you how valuable chance conversations can be – and how lucrative the return on investment can be. So be inspired to say ‘hello’ and see where a little serendipity can take you.
