One of the most important things you can do in interpersonal communications is to learn how to build excellent rapport. Rapport is that feeling of commonality that happens when two people just seem to
Building Rapport through NLP
May 5th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Tags: NLP
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1 Joe D // May 5, 2008 at 7:10 pm
After reading this post, I recognize that I, along with a lot of people, do at least some of the things listed here without even realizing it. Building rapport makes sense, and to some people it comes more naturally than others. I can see how building rapport would be important in both sales and therapeutic settings.
2 Persuasion Artist // May 5, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Great article on pacing to gain rapport. I like how you mention that NLP rapport skills are not a “magic bullet” and require practice.
I have found this true of all NLP/ Hypnosis based persuasion and communication methods.
They require focus, and work, but they pay off is worth it.
As I read your article I thought of the martial artist who needs to practice thousands of punches as he journeys to mastery.
It would appear the same discipline and determination would be required to achieve mastery of effective communication skills.
Notice this blog is fairly new, welcome to the blogoshpere, and keep up the good work
-Bill