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Building Relationships

### Building Relationships and Networking

**How to Win Friends and Influence People**:

- Become genuinely interested in other people.

- Smile and remember that a person’s name is important.

- Be a good listener and encourage others to talk about themselves.

- Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.

- Make the other person feel important sincerely.

**Never Eat Alone**:

- Build a network before you need it.

- Ping constantly to stay in touch with your network.

- Use social media to maintain connections.

- Join clubs and organizations to expand your network.

- Be a connector and introduce people within your network.

**The Charisma Myth**:

- Focus on the person you are interacting with, avoiding distractions.

- Use active listening skills to show genuine interest in others.

- Smile genuinely and frequently to create a friendly atmosphere.

- Show empathy by acknowledging others' feelings and validating their experiences.

### Communication and Interaction

**How to Win Friends and Influence People**:

- Avoid arguments and show respect for others' opinions.

- If you are wrong, admit it quickly.

- Begin in a friendly way and let the other person feel the idea is theirs.

- Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view.

- Be sympathetic with others' ideas and desires.

**Never Eat Alone**:

- Follow up with personalized messages after meeting someone.

- Develop a personal brand to distinguish yourself.

- Stay organized and keep a comprehensive contact list.

**The 48 Laws of Power**:

- Conceal your intentions and always say less than necessary.

- Win through your actions, never through argument.

- Appeal to people’s self-interest rather than their mercy or gratitude.

- Use selective honesty and generosity to disarm your victim.

- Let the other person save face to avoid embarrassment.

**The Charisma Myth**:

- Speak clearly and with conviction to convey authority.

- Use appropriate touch to convey warmth.

- Use deliberate pauses in speech to emphasize points.

- Use empathetic statements to defuse tense situations.

### Influence and Persuasion

**How to Win Friends and Influence People**:

- Arouse in the other person an eager want.

- Let the other person do a great deal of the talking.

- Appeal to the nobler motives of others.

- Dramatize your ideas and throw down a challenge.

**Never Eat Alone**:

- Help others without expecting immediate returns.

- Host your own events to create opportunities for connection.

**The 48 Laws of Power**:

- Get others to do the work for you, but always take the credit.

- Make others come to you—use bait if necessary.

- Create dependencies to maintain control over others.

- Give others a fine reputation to live up to.

- Control the options and get others to play with the cards you deal.

**The Charisma Myth**:

- Develop self-compassion to reduce anxiety and enhance confidence.

- Project confidence through body language and maintaining eye contact.

- Be thoughtful and considerate in interactions to create a positive impact.

### Handling Challenges and Adversaries

**How to Win Friends and Influence People**:

- Begin with praise and honest appreciation.

- Call attention to mistakes indirectly.

- Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing others.

- Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.

**Never Eat Alone**:

- Stay calm under pressure by controlling your breathing and grounding yourself.

- Acknowledge mistakes gracefully and focus on solutions.

**The 48 Laws of Power**:

- Crush your enemy totally and avoid stepping into a great man’s shoes.

- Disdain things you cannot have and ignore them as the best revenge.

- Strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter.

- Work on the hearts and minds of others.

- Assume formlessness to stay adaptable and unpredictable.

**The Charisma Myth**:

- Use visualization techniques to prepare for challenging interactions.

- Address self-doubt and negative self-talk by reframing thoughts positively.

- Use empathetic statements to defuse tense situations.

- Stay calm under pressure by controlling your breathing and grounding yourself.

### Long-Term Relationship Management

**How to Win Friends and Influence People**:

- Praise every improvement and reinforce positive changes.

- Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.

**Never Eat Alone**:

- Continuously practice and refine your networking skills.

- Invest in relationships and nurture connections over the long term.

- Seek out mentors who can guide you and open doors.

**The Charisma Myth**:

- Balance your energy and avoid burnout by taking care of your physical and mental well-being.

- Adapt your charismatic behavior to different settings.

- Seek feedback from others to improve your presence, power, and warmth.