What you believe about your strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, and skills is what you transmit to the outside world.

Genuine curiosity can lead to more authentic, engaging conversations, which lay the foundation for sustained relationships.

But continuing to initiate conversations and be curious about people is fundamental to building valuable relationships, because curiosity creates connections—that is the law of curiosity.

Listening is a powerful building block: Continue improving your listening skills and your likability will naturally increase.

Effective listening is the single most powerful thing you can do to build and maintain a climate of trust and collaboration. Strong listening skills are the foundation for all solid relationships.