We've all heard stories and read articles about the power of words. Yet most of us do not fully realize the implications and power that words can have in our lives. Words that we use every day in business or in life can actually open doors for us or close doors for us. What that means is our opportunities for promotion, for success, for wealth, and for happiness can all be controlled and/or limited by the words that we use. What if we could harness this power of words in our daily routine by using a simple five letter phrase that opened up all sorts of doors and opportunities?

What if I could show you a simple phrase that made even the toughest people melt like butter in your hands? Do you think that five words could take someone that you been working with for months that's been on the fence or even indignant and turn them into a lifelong customer? What about that gatekeeper that will let you see the boss no matter what angle you've been trying to take? What about that company that you've been longing to work for (Google, Facebook, Europa Sports Products, etc...) where you can't seem to get your foot in the door and it seems like all your resumes and cover letters are falling on dead ears?



Let's take this idea a little farther - what if five simple words could totally disarm racial tensions and hatred? What are five simple words could promote peace, hope, love and caring and possibly even show true kindness? Do you think that's possible in today's world? Maybe we all need to change our perceptions and change the words that we use when we converse with others. Now let's get straight to the heart of the matter - what are these five words that can change literally everything?



"How can I help you?"



It's that simple. How can someone tell you no and continue to show you hatred when all you're trying to do is help them? Say it and really mean it when you say these words. This is the greatest door opener for opportunities you will ever see. Are you having trouble getting through that secretary gatekeeper to get to the hiring manager? Seems like no one wants to read your resume or cover letters? Try doing a little networking and use those five words - how can I help you?



Go to a networking event and look at all the people there telling each other how great they are, how many projects they been involved in, how many truly great companies they supposedly worked for, and so on. Blah, blah, blah - it's the same thing repeated over and over again. Recruiters and hiring managers hear the same stories over and over again. Stand out from everyone else and asked those five words. Then sit back and watch what happens.

"...if you can figure out what their problems are, find a viable solution to them and then show how you or your company's products can meet or exceed those needs and do it in a manner where you are truly trying to help them then you can't possibly fail." - David Maillie



The hiring managers, recruiters and even gatekeepers will start to open up. They may tell you of some problems that they, their bosses or even their company are facing. This is gold because if you can figure out what their problems are, find a viable solution to them and then show how you or your company's products can meet or exceed those needs and do it in a manner where you are truly trying to help them then you can't possibly fail. Seriously, who is going to turn down someone who is not trying to make a sale or even trying to get hired, but instead they're there to help.



Think about that one for a minute. Next time you face a difficult situation, a tough gatekeeper, a company that seems to keep closing doors in your face, etc... - it doesn't matter what it is - instead of giving up and/or getting frustrated, offer to help. Say those five words, "How can I help you?" and truly mean it and then watch all the doors of opportunity open up all around you - many of these doors you would never have seen without asking those five simple words.

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About : David Maillie is a nationally recognized expert and coach in sales, motivation, employee engagement, analytics, CRM, SharePoint, Big Data and business applications. He helps mentor other success coaches, individuals, sales groups, sales managers, departments and companies to improve market share, revenues, customer conversions, and more. He emphasizes building trust and long term relationships with customers. He has a 100% success ratio with clients regardless of industry!