The Art of Likability

Imagine a stereotypical networking event.

Go in, talk to 200 people, walk out with 200 business cards. Success?

Hold it. Scott Gerber of the Young Entrepreneur Council and author of the thinkpiece on networking, "Superconnector," connects with us today on our show, the Art of Likability.

Some only see the immediate lead from a networking event, but a connector sees the relationships that blossom from genuine human connection. Let's jump in!

"Going through the motions of life." I don't think any of us want to feel like we're move from day to day without any clear goal or reward. We want to feel motivated, driven...alive!

What can you do to get as alive and motivated as you can be? In this episode of the Art of Likability, we talk about four methods you can use to avoid drifting purposelessly, to avoid feeling like you're floating through life...to feel alive!

Remember: You Are Awesome!

Politics. Religion. Personal views. All taboo topics. Even calling out someone for being late becomes a touchy topic. Skirting these topics won't lead to the change you want to see in the world.

What is the diplomatic and likable way to handle these situations? Find out in this episode of the Art of Likability!

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This week's episode on the Art of Likability is a pep talk on SIMPLICITY.

Some people try to optimize everything and get nowhere. If it's fitness, they are obsessed with the perfect diet for their exact genetics...if it's dating, they are strung up on "the perfect words"

Simpler idea: execute!

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In today's episode of the Art of Likability, we lay out a three-step process for dealing with criticism. Most people automatically focus on their failures when they get criticized. It's almost like a natural reaction!

We attempt to bypass this "natural reaction" by installing habits of being grateful. Jump in and check it out!

This episode is brought to you by the fine people over at FreshBooks! Head on over to www.freshbooks.com/arel to snag a 30 day free trial of their accounting software!

Jake comes on today to talk to use about his experience in creating amazing times and memories for young people without need for alcohol, throwing sponsored parties for colleges (find a fraternity which can say that!).

What I love about his experience in setting up sober parties is how Jake discovered friends and increased influence when he embraced his desire to have a good time without alcohol. How can you too stand out and win friends for who you are? Jump right into the episode....

Ever given someone advice and watched them NOT follow up with your advice? In this episode of the Art of Likability, we come up with a different way of giving advice.

We focus on giving someone the environment to solve the problem. What advice comes up then becomes inextricably linked with you!

Jump right into the episode to find out!

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Remember: You Are Awesome!

In today's episode of the Art of Likability, we discuss a small tip you can use to make maximum likable use out of the presents you receive!

If you're the one to receive the gift, you have an opportunity to make that gift GIVE BACK!

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Remember: You Are Awesome!

-Arel

It's the new year! Awesome. But how them resolutions going ?I got your back with a brand new way to approach your goals and goal setting in general. You've probably not thought of it this way.

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Ever notice how bad emotions feel so heavy, but happy emotions feel so light?  They could even swing from one extreme to another and back.  In this episode of the Art of Likability, we discuss how to control these emotional swings and keep yourself cool and calculating.

Imagine that you don't like doing something, but if you can steel your mind to *get it done.*  Find out what I do to steel myself for ice cold showers.

As always: You Are Awesome (and in control of your thoughts)!