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What does it mean?
Naturalness and the ability to connect with anyone are highlighted as key personal qualities.
In plain terms
He was a natural person who knew how to talk to everyone.
What can you take from it?
Naturalness helps you connect with anyone.

Where it applies

  • interviews
  • social settings
  • public speaking

Putting it to work

  • being authentic
  • building rapport

Questions to consider

  • How do you connect with strangers?
  • Why is naturalness valued?

Another view

Being too natural can sometimes lack structure or preparation.

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