Over the years, I have been a quick study of people. I have found that we are all experts at some aspect of human nature. Some are experts at the art of observation and do amazing things on social and in IRL that position them as much bigger players in a much bigger pond than they actually are.
After years of experience and delivering results, in time, your track record will speak for itself.
In the meantime, here are three of some of my personal unconventional wisdom that I have learned from working with an amazingly diverse and large group of people from all walks of life.
The Nickname
Almost every celebrity, successful influential, and powerful person has aliases only known by their industry and/or their “team.” You may know actors Robert De Niro and Anthony Hopkins; however, in the halls of SNL and their personal tight inner circles, everyone calls them Bobby D and Tony, respectively.
The Leverage
Know the preferred names of the movers and shakers in your life. I don’t suggest that you use it at a first meeting or right away. I suggest this. When you meet someone in the same industry who actually knows this person, use the opportunity to inquire how “fill-in-the-nickname-here” is doing using their preferred moniker and not the name known by the best of the world.
The Great Question for The Famous, The Infamous, and High Network Individuals
I have learned so much about how to talk to and engage a wide range of people in a diverse range of conversations. Working with some of the world’s biggest celebrities and brands, I’ve also mastered the art of discretion. So, I will pass along a great question YOU can ask them at a planned or chance meeting.
Start the conversation with a brief compliment followed by a concise sentence about yourself. Then ask, “what interesting things occupy your time these days.” Remember “how’s work and what do you do for a living” do not really apply to most extremely wealthy individuals in the that same way they may apply to others.
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