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Are You a Nice Person? What Companies are Looking for in Recruiting and Retaining Great People


Hal Rosenbluth, writer of The Consumer Arrives 2nd, states &quotIn our choice procedure, kindness, caring, compassion, and unselfishness carry much more excess weight than many years on the job, an impressive wage history, and stacks of degrees.&quot

Does your business employ these types? Are you one of them? Consider the following quiz to see if you are:

Agree Disagree

one. While driving, I signal my intentions ___ ___

two. I slow down to allow traffic in from on-ramps and other lanes ___ ___

three. I location my shopping cart to the aspect of the aisle so others can pass ___ ___

four. I look behind me at the examine-out lane to allow the individual with very few products to go ahead of me ___ ___

five. I return the shopping cart to the return region ___ ___

6. I location the plastic separator wand behind my groceries on the conveyer belt so the individual behind me can begin putting their groceries on the belt ___ ___

7.When going to a restaurant, I shut off my cell phone ___ ___

8. I acknowledge the bus personnel by thanking them for their help ___ ___

9. I make sure I have enough money on me to cover my portion of the bill ___ ___

ten. At the office, I answer my phone with enthusiasm in my voice ___ ___

eleven. I by no means use the speakerphone unless of course I inquire the caller’s permission ___ ___

12. At the golf course, I call to determine if they have a gown code ___ ___

13. When flying, I respect the regulation of the quantity and dimension of carry-ons ___ ___

14. I look behind me before reclining my seat in the airplane ___ ___

15. I am respectful of the arm relaxation space on the airplane ___ ___

If you answered 12 out of 15 &quotAgree&quot, you are what companies are looking for.

If you answered 7-eleven out of 15 &quotAgree&quot, you have potential. You may think about employing an executive coach to educate you how to be nicer.

If you answered much less than 7 &quotAgree&quot, do not function with individuals. Do not get into management and screw up an additional business.

Ryan James (R.J.) Lancaster is the president of the Education &#038 Studying Institute, a research, seminar and publishing business. He helps organizations and people think differently to make sure their success. He is also a expert speaker and writer of E-publications. 1 of his E-publications is Good Individuals Do Finish First.

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