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"You can close more business by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get people interested in you." Dale Carnegie I often use this quote in my LinkedIn programs. If we arrive on LinkedIn to just talk about ourselves and our accomplishments, it is likely to turn people off. Instead, be interested in others. Be friendly. Focus on them. Ask questions. Comment on their posts. Share your perspective. Extend the conversation. Recommend. Endorse. Introduce. Help. I have called this "Be the Friend First" which is my personal motto. #linkedin #sales ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please follow my new hashtag #SalesBySandra Sandra Long Post Road Consulting: LinkedIn and Social Selling Training
Great quote Sandra I use it too 🙌 #greatminds 😜
Sandra, you are and always have been a friend first!
Spot on Sandra Long. This is really the key to building relationships - which is what LinkedIn is all about. You can't jump past this step and expect to see results.
Absolutely love this post, Sandra Long! The quote by Dale Carnegie perfectly captures the essence of building meaningful connections. Being genuinely interested in others and focusing on their needs and perspectives is such a powerful approach.
This is great Sandra Long and exactly how real relationships are created.
Well said!
The pure Truth Sandra Long, thanks for sharing. Go Giver Go. 😀
Yes. Don't be so worried about "what do I say?" and instead focus on "what can I ask?"
So true, Sandra Long — and you definitely practice what you preach! 💫
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