Connecting and Engaging

"Connecting begins when the other person feels valued." -- John Maxwell

"If you want to get someone's attention, show how you can help." -- John Maxwell

It's pretty commonplace to hear, focus on others. But really understanding that you need to dig deep, when you are tired or when you feel like crud. And that you cannot be common in your initial approach to others. You need to make that first interaction for the day exciting and engaging--be different in this way.