What Is a People Person & Why Should You Care?
People are funny things. Irrational, complicated, unique, frustrating, amazing. And never more than in current times are our weird and wonderful ways, our vulnerabilities and our resiliences, being put to the test - bringing out the best and the worst in us. But what is it that makes the difference as to which side of that equation the coin lands on?
Furthermore, in a world that is increasingly driven by technology, where solutions to seemingly all of life’s problems come from machines or codes and relationships are built and busted with the swipe of a thumb, you’ve got to wonder what space is left for us - for the “human-ness” in us, and in those around us.
Unlike technology which can be easily copied or bought the human experience, and the synergies that come from it, are one of the few things that can never be replicated and, when leveraged, can become your personal and professional source of advantage. The truth that’s emerging is that it’s exactly that “human-ness” which is becoming more and more valuable and important.
The traditional definitions of a people person are of someone who’s sociable, friendly or extroverted. It’s more than being someone who is charismatic, and charming, and skilled in managing emotions. But this definition is highly limited.
I define a people person as being someone who can and does bring out the best in themselves, and others.
Now picture a world where people can and do bring out the best in themselves and others - surely that can only be a better one than one where they don't, or the one we are living in today?
Being a people person means:
understanding yourself so that you can fulfil your personal potential,
becoming more resilient and coping better with stress
having more solid, meaningful relationships
doing better business
leaving a legacy you’re proud of
enabling others to be their best selves
living without regret or shame
making the world a better place
The People Person’s Way methodology shows you how to unleash the people person that exists in you by following three key ways to be : Be Kind, Be Brave and Be Brilliant towards yourself, others around you and the context or environment you’re in.