Where Everybody Knows Your Name

If you ever watched the tv show Cheers then instantly you’ll remember Norm – the fellow that was greeted as he walked through the pub’s door with a hearty cheer of his name. “Norm!” With a smile and a wave Norm took his favorite stool at the end of the counter and then did what he did best. Sip, talk, nod, and become memorable in the minds of so many viewers.

Are you memorable? Does everybody remember your name, occupation, or the reason why you’re the person for the job at hand? It’s now time to make the change. When you meet someone take the time to get to know others and make a good impression. When you’re first meeting someone extend your hand and introduce yourself with both your first and last name. Tell the person a sentence about yourself or your company to associate your name to something. You can even hand them something tangible to remember you by – a visual reminder can’t be beat.

Another way to be memorable is to remember the special moments in other’s lives. When someone mentions an upcoming milestone take a moment to jot it down and send a note of congratulations or acknowledgement. My friend, Sue, is superb at sending notes and cards. She keeps a special binder filled with everyone’s special dates and probably keeps the postal service in business with all of the stamps she uses.

Develop an identity brand if you don’t have one. I recall a neighbor that always gave shiny pennies away to all that he met. As a child it was such a treat to see ‘Mr. Neighbor’ on the way to the post office. After exchanging pleasantries and before we’d part he would always reach into his pocket and pull out a shiny penny. He’d say, “Here’s a little luck coming your way!”
It doesn’t take something huge to be memorable in the minds of those you meet, especially when you do it with sincerity.  Just think about what you can do today to stand out from the rest. What will make you memorable to those you meet?