06/25/2025

For Likability, Use the Three-question Rule

Deepen relationships by listening carefully to others

Have you ever had someone ask how you're doing and, after you respond, they launch into an extended talk about themselves? It's annoying, isn't it? In fact, they're annoying, aren"t they?

That's because they show little interest in us and made it all about themselves.

It's human nature for us to want to talk about ourselves. Some people mistakenly think that the secret to winning friends is to make themselves interesting to others.

Please select this link to read the complete blog post from John Millen.