The Power of Undivided Attentionstring(32) "The Power of Undivided Attention"
When you’re at a busy networking event, sometimes it’s easy to fall into the trap of not giving people your undivided attention. However, making every effort to avoid that trap and to, instead, be fully present and focused on each conversation you have will no doubt help you make a huge impression on people.
In this short video, I tell the story of how I will never forget the impression Sir Richard Branson made on me in this regard. The first time I met him, we had a brief conversation about raising children and I mentioned my son Trey. Months later, when we met again at a party, I was standing with my son and Richard approached me and asked, “Is this your son Trey?”
I was shocked that Richard remembered my son’s name from the brief conversation we’d had months earlier and it showed that he had obviously given me his complete undivided attention during our verbal exchange. This was extremely impressive to me and though I already thought highly of him for his entrepreneurial achievements, this made me think very highly of him in regard to his character as a person in addition.
We all know that when people are impressed with us and like us on a personal level, they are much more apt to want to help us; so, think about the changes it would make within your business if you were to give laser-point focus to each and every individual at the next networking event you attend.
From this point forward, make your best effort to give those you interact with your undivided attention so you can really connect on a personal level. I guarantee you’ll begin to make a memorable impact on each and every person with whom you speak.
What can you do this week to show those you network with and interact with in all areas of your life that you are giving them your undivided attention? Maybe turn your mobile phone off and put it out of sight while you’re conversing? Perhaps you could try listening more attentively and focusing on maintaining eye contact so you’re not distracted by what’s going on around you? Please leave your ideas in the comment forum below. Thanks!