Archive for April, 2023

Asking ChatGPT to re-write a CV summary (for my wife)

Monday, April 24th, 2023

Q: Can you re-write this: “I am a hard-working, honest, and reliable worker who is prepared to give my best to anything I set my mind to. I am not only a team player who gets on well with others but will actively motivate, support and uplift those around me. I am very focused on delivering excellence in any task I am set and am capable of working unsupervised. I am very much a people person, I am often told that interacting with the public and leaving people with a smile on their faces is one of my best assets. I’m always striving to be the best version of myself and looking forward to new opportunities and experiences in the future.” – into a friendly, professional, clear and concise summary for a resume?

A: As a hard-working, honest, and reliable team player, I am dedicated to delivering excellence in any task I undertake. I am self-motivated and able to work unsupervised, and I take pride in uplifting and supporting those around me. My interpersonal skills and passion for leaving people with a smile on their faces make me an asset in any customer-facing role. I am always seeking new opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Q: Can you re-write this summary for a resume?

“I am a hard-working, honest, and reliable worker who is prepared to give my best to anything I set my mind to. I am not only a team player who gets on well with others but will actively motivate, support and uplift those around me. I am very focused on delivering excellence in any task I am set and am capable of working unsupervised. I am very much a people person, I am often told that interacting with the public and leaving people with a smile on their faces is one of my best assets. I’m always striving to be the best version of myself and looking forward to new opportunities and experiences in the future.”

A: Here’s a revised version for a resume:

Dedicated and reliable team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for excellence. Skilled in motivating and supporting colleagues to achieve their best, while also capable of working independently to deliver high-quality results. A natural people person with exceptional customer service skills, always striving to leave a positive and lasting impression. Eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Q: Re-phrase this and add a professional tone that is clear and concise

A: Sure, please provide the text that you would like me to re-phrase and make more professional.

(I have yet to learn more about asking ChatGPT better in this instance)

Q: Re-phrase this: “Dedicated and reliable team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for excellence. Skilled in motivating and supporting colleagues to achieve their best, while also capable of working independently to deliver high-quality results. A natural people person with exceptional customer service skills, always striving to leave a positive and lasting impression. Eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth.” that adds a professional tone that is clear and concise

A: Here’s a revised and more professional version of the text:

I am a highly dedicated and dependable team player, with a proven track record of achieving excellence. I possess exceptional leadership qualities, and am adept at motivating and supporting colleagues to achieve their full potential. In addition, I possess a strong sense of initiative and am able to work independently to deliver superior results. With excellent customer service skills, I am passionate about providing a positive and memorable experience to customers. I am highly adaptable and welcome new challenges and opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

And we have a winner!!! ^

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How to write better prompts in ChatGPT

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Using ChatGPT for Search Engines (browser extension), not only do I have access to search results via Google (in my regular search), I can also view ChatGPT results in the same window. Pretty neat! 🙂

Answer from ChatGPT

Writing better prompts in ChatGPT can help generate more accurate and relevant responses. Here are some tips for writing effective prompts:

  1. Be clear and specific: Your prompts should clearly and specifically convey the information you want to receive in the response. Avoid using ambiguous or vague language.
  2. Use complete sentences: Write your prompts in complete sentences, just like you would if you were asking a question to a human. This will help ensure that the generated response makes sense.
  3. Provide context: If the prompt is related to a specific topic or situation, provide enough context to help ChatGPT understand the question better. This can include relevant background information, related events or circumstances, and any relevant details that may help narrow down the scope of the response.
  4. Avoid leading questions: Try to avoid asking leading questions that suggest a particular answer. This can bias the response and limit the range of possible answers that ChatGPT generates.
  5. Use appropriate tone and language: The tone and language used in the prompt should match the intended audience and context. If the prompt is intended for a formal setting, use formal language and tone. If the prompt is intended for a casual setting, use more informal language and tone.
  6. Ask open-ended questions: Ask open-ended questions that allow for a range of possible responses. This can help generate more creative and varied responses from ChatGPT.

By following these tips, you can write better prompts that help generate more accurate and relevant responses from ChatGPT.

How do you use ChatGPT?

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How to win friends and influence people By Dale Carnegie

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

I’ve picked out parts of this book that I’ve found relevant to interacting and communicating with others; whether that’s with our family, friends and colleagues.

Fundamental techniques in handling people

  1. Don’t criticize, condemn or complain
  2. Give honest and sincere appreciation
  3. Arouse in the other person an eager want

“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you” (page 82)

“If we want to make friends, let’s put ourselves out to do things for other people – things that require time, energy, unselfishness and thoughtfulness.” (page 88)

“Showing a genuine interest in others not only wins friends for you, but may develop in its customers a loyalty to your company.” (page 89)

“…if you aspire to be a good conversationalist, be an attentive listener. To be interesting, be interested. Ask questions that other persons will enjoy answering. Encourage them to talk about themselves and their accomplishments. Remember that the people you are talking to are a hundred times more interested in themselves and their wants and problems than they are in you and your problems.” (page 123)

Six ways to make people like you

  1. Become genuinely interested in other people
  2. Smile
  3. Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.
  4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
  5. Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.
  6. Make the other person feel important – and do it sincerely.

Win people to your way of thinking

  1. The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
  2. Show respect for the other person’s opinions. Never say, “You’re wrong.”
  3. If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.
  4. Begin in a friendly way.
  5. Get the other person saying “yes, yes” immediately.
  6. Let the other person do a great deal of the talking.
  7. Let the other person feel that their idea is his or hers.
  8. Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view.
  9. Be sympathetic with the other person’s ideas and desires.

Asking ChatGPT to summarize the book…

“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie is a self-help book that provides practical advice for improving your interpersonal skills and relationships.

The book emphasizes the importance of understanding people’s motivations, showing genuine interest in others, and treating people with respect and empathy. The key principles include smiling, using people’s names, being a good listener, giving sincere compliments, and avoiding criticism and negativity. The book also stresses the importance of looking for common ground and focusing on solutions rather than problems.

Ultimately, the book argues that by treating people with kindness and respect, you can build strong relationships and become more successful in your personal and professional life.”

Trying a new ChatGPT prompt

Question: “How can I apply the principles of “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie book in every day life in 2023?”

Answer: Here are some ways you can apply the principles of “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie in your everyday life in 2023:

  1. Show genuine interest in others: Make an effort to ask people questions about themselves and really listen to their answers. This shows that you value and care about them.
  2. Use people’s names: Address people by their names when you speak with them. This makes them feel important and respected.
  3. Smile: A simple smile can go a long way in making people feel comfortable and welcome in your presence.
  4. Avoid criticizing or complaining: Instead of focusing on the negative aspects of a situation or person, try to focus on the positive and find solutions to problems.
  5. Give sincere compliments: When you see someone doing something well, let them know. This can boost their confidence and strengthen your relationship with them.
  6. Look for common ground: Instead of focusing on differences, try to find things that you have in common with others. This can create a sense of connection and understanding.
  7. Be a good listener: Pay attention to what people are saying and show that you understand their perspective. This can help you build trust and rapport with them.

By applying these principles, you can improve your interpersonal skills and relationships, build trust and rapport with others, and become more successful in your personal and professional life.

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Asking ChatGPT for sales book recommendations (for introverts)

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Question: Can you recommend the best sales books to read for introverts?

Answer: Sure, I can recommend some of the best sales books for introverts:

  1. “To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others” by Daniel H. Pink – This book provides insights into the modern landscape of sales and offers practical advice on how introverts can succeed in sales by leveraging their unique strengths. – Read ✅
  2. “The Introvert’s Edge: How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone” by Matthew Pollard – This book is specifically tailored to introverts and offers a step-by-step guide to sales success, including how to overcome the fear of selling and how to create a personalized sales process that fits your style.
  3. “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain – Although not a sales book, this book offers valuable insights into the power of introverts and how they can use their unique strengths to succeed in any area, including sales.
  4. “The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation” by Brent Adamson and Matthew Dixon – This book offers a different approach to sales that focuses on challenging customers and engaging them in a conversation, rather than simply pitching a product. – Read ✅
  5. “SPIN Selling” by Neil Rackham – This book provides a consultative approach to selling that can be effective for introverts who prefer to build rapport with customers and understand their needs before making a pitch.

Do you have any recommendations that ChatGPT hasn’t mentioned?

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Sales Bible – The Ultimate Sales Resource By Jeffrey Gitomer

Monday, April 10th, 2023

I’ve picked out parts of this book that I’ve found relevant to the work we’re currently doing as Happiness Engineers.

“Sales is not a matter of leads and appointments and closes. It’s not even a matter of the quality of your product or your service response. Sales is a matter of who you are, what your attitude is, and how dedicated you are to personal excellence. It’s how responsible you are for the actions that you take and how sincere you are about helping others win for themselves so that ultimately you can win for yourself. That’s not an idea or strategy. That’s a philosophy.” (page 25)

“Without questions, you’ll have no answers. Without answers, you’ll have no sales. Without sales, you’ll have no money.” (page 103)

“The question is the most important skill a salesperson should master. The importance of asking one properly lies somewhere between a sale and no sale.” (page 104)

“Sales solutions are easy once you identify the prospect’s problems. But that can only occur with well-crafted questions – questions that extract information, needs and concerns. The sale is most easily made one you identify the prospect’s real needs and harmonize with his concerns.” (page 107)

“When you answer a prospect’s question, avoid two words – Yes and No.”

1). Recognizing a buying signal is the sales discipline.

2). Being able to construct a response questions (much more difficult) requires creativity and practice.

3). Delivering the response soft and smooth is the mark of the master professional salesperson. And usually the one makes the sale.

(page 181, 182)

Asking ChatGPT to summarize the book…

“The Sales Bible – The Ultimate Sales Resource” by Jeffrey Gitomer is a comprehensive guide for salespeople to improve their skills and achieve success in sales. The book covers a range of topics such as developing a positive attitude, creating a winning sales strategy, effective communication, building trust, and closing deals.

Gitomer emphasizes the importance of building relationships with customers and understanding their needs and desires. He provides practical tips on how to create a personalized sales pitch that resonates with the customer and how to handle objections effectively.

The book also includes advice on how to build a strong personal brand, utilize technology to enhance sales efforts, and develop a strong work ethic.

Throughout the book, Gitomer stresses the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement. He encourages salespeople to embrace a “sales is a noble profession” mindset and to strive for excellence in every aspect of their work.

Overall, “The Sales Bible” is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced salespeople looking to improve their skills and achieve greater success in their careers.

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