Focus Point
The 30 Second Rule
I have recently had the opportunity to learn about the 30
second rule, and I truly believe that this one practice alone will make a
tremendous difference in our effectiveness in working with people. There are so
many practices, but this one thing will make all of the
difference in your awareness of others, help you learn more about them, and
increase your success and influence with them.
The next time you make contact with someone, begin by giving
them your undivided attention during the first thirty seconds. Hit them with
the Triple A Treatment by giving them attention, affirmation
and appreciation. You see, when most people meet others they
search for ways to make themselves look good. The key to the 30 Second Rule is
to learn to reverse this practice and make the other person look good, and feel
even better. William King said it well when he said it this way: "A gossip is one who talks
to you about other people. A bore is one who talks to you about himself. And a
brilliant conversationalist is one who talks to you about yourself."
Never
underestimate the power of motivation and encouragement to others. It will
inspire them to improve in every single aspect and pursuit in life. It will
help employees work smarter, harder, and more effectively. It will help family
members get along. It will help team members appreciate different points of
view. It will help anyone in a supervisor position to remember that those they
lead have insight to offer.
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