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Today’s blog article was written by Lynn Jones, Why The L Factor Is Important. I enjoyed reading this and think you will also.

Why The L Factor Is Important by Lynn Jones

“Likeability may well be the deciding factor in every competition you’ll ever enter.” ~Tim Sanders

Isn’t it true?  Often times it is not the smartest, or the most beautiful, or the most talented, or the most deserving that are the ones who are the winners, or get the job, or get the sale.
If anyone has watched American Idol, a very popular TV program, you will see how the ones with the most talent or the best voices are often eliminated by the American Voters and the ones left standing have something on their side.  They have a high L-factor or Likeability Factor.

In his book, “The Likeability Factor”, Tim Saunders, hits the nail right on the head.  “Our nation is so focused on efficiency and productivity that we forget that likeability is truly our lifeline.  People who are likeable , or who have what I call the L-factor, tend to land jobs more easily, find friends more quickly, and have happier relationships.  I now believe that having a high L-factor isn’t just a way to improve your life, it’s a way to save it.”

I think many people, myself included, don’t want to take the time to sweeten up the L-factor in our life.  There is so much to do and so little time that focusing on developing the L-factor which leads to good relationships can seem like it is too time consuming.

Wrong.

By now we all know how essential Personal Development is to our success in all areas of our life.

The majority of today’s successful business leaders attained their edge through likeability, as a Yale University study showed.  Making a habit to treat their customers, employees, colleagues, and associates with respect found them getting the same in return.  What you sow you will reap.

Likability isn’t only important in business.

Studies have shown that marriages where one or both spouses possess likeability qualities, the divorce rate was lower.
Doctors have been found to give more attention and advice to patients they actually like.
In restaurants, the diners who are friendlier often get better service.
The waitress who is friendlier, more serving, gets the bigger tips.
You could even get elected President because of the L-factor.

I’m sure you are getting the idea.
In one of her books, Maya Angelou says, “It isn’t completely important what people think about you.  It is, however, totally important how they feel about you.”

Think of 3 people you like.

What is it about those people that you like?

Why do you feel warm towards them?

Are they positive thinkers, upbeat, funny, attractive, thoughtful, smelling nice, dressing smartly, or actually showing they like you?

Funny how we tend to like people who like us.

Let’s be honest, we like being around people who think well of us, who put us in a good mood, who give us compliments, who treat us with respect, who we feel comfortable with, who enjoy our company.

So obviously, it stands to reason, if we like it, others like it too.

Developing meaningful relationships and growing a flourishing business in any industry should urge us to think like a human being, instead of an over zealous business person.  If only we can keep in mind what every consumer is thinking………”I’d love to do business with you….if only I liked you!”

How’s your L-Factor?

I hope you enjoyed the article.

If you would like to discuss ways to start and build your own business just give me a call.

All the best,

Herb Hunter, 734-285-6792, hunter645@aol.com

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