Develop your likability at work

Likability: it's a key predictor to success in all areas of life. From being the teacher's pet to party invitations to job promotions, likeability can get you where you want to go. Likability pulls people toward you, so a good way to maximize your success is to develop attractiveness that increases your likeability quotient.

Pre-class assignment/topic to write

• Think about a likable person that you like to spend time with. What are the factors that make that person likable? Give examples on what they do to support your ideas.

• What do you think is your likability quotient from 1 (not likable at all) to 10 (totally likable)? Explain your answer.

Articles (optional)

• 7 ways to improve your likeability

• Be More Likable Using These 5 Science Backed Strategies

Conversation starters

• Use the assignments as conversation starters

• Tips to share. Mentor can add some examples to illustrate what it means by each bullet points

  • Establish your competence, character, and caring towards people around you. Do it consistently.

  • Smile often.

  • Be helpful to others.

  • Avoid being arrogant, self-centered or a know-it-all.

  • Engage in humor and good will.

  • Compliment others genuinely and when deserved.

  • Be generous.

  • Listen attentively and offer sincere input.

  • Be humble.

  • Be confident.

  • Have integrity and good character.

• Help student to develop some strategies to establish / increase their likability