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Win Friends and Influence People on Slack
Learn effective tips and strategies to build strong relationships, increase influence, and improve communication in online teams, including self-promotion, vulnerability, humor, and more.
- Promote yourself, your skills, and your expertise to stand out and gain attention.
- Be vulnerable, share your struggles and weaknesses to build connections and rapport with others.
- Use humor, self-deprecation, and honesty to make yourself more relatable and likable.
- Treat all digital communication as permanent, even if it’s just a group chat.
- Ask questions, listen actively, and contribute to conversations to show your interest and expertise.
- Don’t be afraid to admit you don’t know something, it can be a powerful way to build trust and learn.
- Use light and sound equipment to improve video conferencing quality and increase engagement.
- Don’t overstep boundaries or focus too much on yourself, aim for a balance between personal and professional.
- Be open to feedback and willing to learn from your mistakes to improve your communication skills.
- Use channels and groups to segment conversations and reduce noise, and prioritize focus time to increase productivity.
- Recognize and respect the differences in people’s work styles and communication preferences.
- Be authentic, genuine, and yourself, even in a remote work environment.