I will improve my ability to read people better by improving my observation, analyze the body language and having a empathy with them.
Thanks Joe! What types of questions can you ask that take into consideration the person's verbal message as well as their body language?
Dr. Jean Norris
Try to better understand what the person is trying to tell you. Ask probing questions to get to the heart of their message and also try to find out if their message is accurate. Read their body language and facial expressions.
Kathryn,
It's interesting how important attitude is for the successful admissions professional, isn't it? What do or can you do to keep your attitude positive?
Dr. Jean Norris
I will remember to watch their attitude, then people skills, then sales skills, then product skills. What an interesting pie graph that was = attitude really is everything...
Nicole, thank you for your input. Practicing the skill can certainly help improve your ability to read people. Let us know how your skills develop over time.
I can improve my ability to read people better by taking webinars such as this that train you in different ways of communication. Also by experience. The longer you are in a field, the more you see and experience.
That's a great goal John. What can you do to mentally prepare yourself or clear your 'filter' so to remove the biased thoughts you might have?
Remove biased thoughts that may not allow you to give the person a "fair shake."
Awareness is the first step and it sounds like you see the benefit in listening at a different level. Thanks for posting!
Having a desire to read people better is the first step to improving my abilities to read people. By utilizing all of the Listening techniques I've learned in this training I will no doubt begin to read people more effectively. Paying attention to the fact that I'm actively making this change will also expedite the process.
Great! Let us know how this awareness impacts your listening skills.
I tend to focus more on the words than on the actual body language. So I will now pay closer attention to the way the student is presenting himself/herself to me. This will give me a better understanding.
Very interesting. What has been your experience with reading people and the success you have had doing this?
I think it is very, very important to "read" people. I was a sales rep at one point in my life, and being successful depended on this quality. In my view. this has a lot to do with experience but also using psychology.
Working with those people who don't use a lot of outward signs can be challenging. How do you work through that?
Reading people is not always easy but listening to most of their conversation, body language and tone is an effective way. It is important to note how they respond to the questions being asked. Sometimes people are good at not showing many signs for you to read.
It takes some practice but I think once you experience the difference it can make with your students you will quickly adapt your style to build rapport throughout the conversation. Great observation!
My interest in people when first meeting them was only at the point of me finding out a few things about them. I never went beyond that. After reviewing this sessions, I see the importance of being perconal the entire time.
I can pay more attention to body language, eye contact, and tone of voice.
