Alasdair Cunningham, a 6 figure public speaker, tells us how rapport is the pathway to the most cherished connections of life.
You must’ve had encounters with people who are swift communicators and just know how to leave a long-lasting impression on every person that they come across. Such people are pros at building a good rapport with everyone. Rapport means building harmonious and amicable relationships with people. It is a spark and indulgence that two people feel while communicating with each other and sharing interests. Several factors go behind building a good rapport that embraces the point of view of both parties, being open-minded, and communicating with confidence. This factor is what has led Alasdair to build an impeccable brand for himself over the years and make him lead the list for top speakers worldwide.
Alasdair Cunningham utilized his proficiency in the property business to garner a life that will eventually lead to his goals. Currently, he is using his knack for speaking to deliver lessons that elevate the quality of life and help others achieve their goals. According to him, rapport promotes the nurturing of interpersonal skills, emotional intellect, and goodwill that returns the favor for years to come. Building rapport is not an easy task for some people, hence these tips will be the dealbreaker in your process of building good rapport and leave people in awe of your conversation skills.
Lay A Common Ground
The best relationships harbor when people meet others with the same interest as them. For instance, if you find that some person loves reading books as much as you, you are more likely to indulge in a conversation with them and crack some witty bookworm jokes, than others. Alasdair thrives at talking because he knows how to create a link between him and his audience, and people have the tendency to enjoy talking about themselves. Hence, finding a common ground builds great rapport.
First Impression Is The Last
A sparkling personality is what people notice first when they meet others. Hence, your clothes, hairstyle, walk, and aura should all reflect the power that you carry and entice people to communicate with you. Hence, dress according to the occasion. Alasdair demonstrates this by saying that if you are giving an interview, wearing formal clothes; or attending a meet and greet should be done in a business casual outfit. In the same way, going in front of sports enthusiasts with some knowledge of sports would make a good impression.
Be Open-Minded
To communicate with intellectuals, you need to listen closely and be welcoming of their beliefs, values, and culture. If you have an opposing view, present it amicably, without offending anyone. You also need to factor in that not everyone will agree with you, but you cannot be affected by little irregularities in thinking.
Display Empathy
Empathy makes people feel connected and communicate more with you. Hence, whenever someone is talking about hardships, you should look at the world from their perspective, and try to understand how they feel. It will further give the person more confidence to continue talking with you, and nurture relationships over time. Alasdair feels a connection with his listeners which helps him deliver a more indulging dialogue and build relationships over time.
Take Interest In Their Life
Conversations can arise from a plethora of topics. Hence, you should take some initiative and ask people about their hobbies, their best life moments, what are their dreams, etc.
Don’t get too personal and keep the conversation light and amusing.
Hence, your rapport will be built solid and you will be admired by everyone you meet. Following these tips will further help sustain these relationships and meet great people as you meet forward in life. Alasdair has used these key factors to build a solid rapport, and you can learn even more lessons by buying his free book from his website.
