Working in the hotel industry just like any other service industry it’s all about people, it’s about one person respecting another person.
It’s about people trusting each other, because if there is no trust between people, efficiency and productivity will go down to zero.
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So how do you get people to like you, or better yet, how do you get people to want to work with you and for you? And I am not talking about a popularity contest, I am talking about respecting another person, respecting his or her values and beliefs.
- Help them accomplish their goals! Helping other people accomplish their goals without trying to get a credit for it or some of the spotlight, but just because you want the other person to succeed. While this should obviously not be your primary motivation, helping others to be successful will make you successful in return and increase your influence.
- Give them constructive feedback! Giving people constructive feedback that goes beyond ‘you’re doing great’ and that gives the other person an objective overview of what he or she is indeed doing great and where there is room for improvement will always be appreciated. If it’s constructive feedback that pushes both of you out of your comfort-zones, chances are that it won’t be appreciated at first, but if you’re feedback comes from the right place with the intention of helping the other person get better, it will be over time and will strengthen your relationship.
- The ultimate advise for getting other people to like and respect you is…
You have to go first
You should be the one making the first step! If you don’t make the first step to help the other person, strive to trust and respect, you shouldn’t expect the other person to do it.
Question: How to you feel about trust and integrity in the workplace?