This blog is on being likable.

All of us want, at least sometimes and in some situations, to be liked.

In many circumstances in your life, the reality is that whether or not you are liked

will differentiate one person's success and opportunities from another's.

In fact, the power of likability would be difficult to overstate.

Likeable people have more and deeper personal connections, greater workplace success, and more romantic prospects, and better overall relationships.

Being likable can often be the unconscious deciding factor in getting a job over someone else in an interview,

and how we are ranked, even in performance reviews.

Likeable people are more likely to easily establish and maintain close personal friendships.

Being likable will make you more approachable and make people feel safer being honest and

vulnerable with you, both of which are key

components to building trust and connections. Being likable matters very much, and for some

people it comes easily and naturally, but like most things that matter, some reflection on the

topic can make us think about ourselves in ways that will better serve not only us,

but those that we care about.

Focusing on likeability as a set of skills to cultivate is no exception to this rule.

Being likable is essential, and thankfully, likability is not an inherent trait that you

either possess or you don't. Rather, it is a series of skills and a

mindset that you can learn and which will have a massively positive impact on your life.

To be likable, the most important thing to keep in mind is that likable people are worth

the liking. Likeability comes from a genuine place, a place where others around you feel trusted and

seen, and where you offer something meaningful in return for the time and attention of others.

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