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Ask A Friend to Replace You For Improved Results

Disagreements have been plentiful among peers and their associates this past week.  For the most part it wasn’t too serious, but one incident was an eye-opener.

We all hear about business being dependent upon a well-defined personal brand given it is the basis for our developing reputation.  In the area of disagreement, it is a wise move to separate the unimportant from the important.  Looking at the bigger picture first enables one to make an improved decision regarding which details to forgive or to walk away.

In one case, a long held date needed to be rescheduled.  With apology included in the message, a choice of new dates was provided.  Unfortunately, the attitude was “whatever” without any selection or acknowledgement of apology.  The response made the person apologizing feeling as if it were all a grand waste of time.  The bigger picture is that on occasion, life interrupts and rescheduling is needed. Unfortunately, the original purpose was to meet to exchange ideas for business, but that appears to be lost.  And it was lost simply due to a bad attitude.

On occasion the same may happen on a job or for a long awaited interview.  Looking at the bigger scheme of things, acknowledge that “things happen” and that you are willing to find a better time to speak.

Another story was more troubling.  George set out to help remove another from a very poor situation.   Ann re-established herself with life and meaningful work.  After all of the help received, Ann misjudged an action George took; the worst part was she refused to hear the explanation of why she was in error and not George. All communication stopped.  Hearing about the transaction, I came back to the sales motto of “qualify and match” all interactions.  Walk away from those that do not hold the same values or appreciation.   It was suggested to George that he find someone to substitute for him to make the desired contacts and share them afterward.

When life throws you curve balls in business or career, there is almost always a way around the situation.  At worst case, the hurt may go deep enough that you recognize it’s time to move on.  The moving on instructs you how to once again, qualify and match the better connections for greatly improved results.  Know who your best friends are, and take the time to frequently update one another.  Sharing your history and progress empowers those friends to advise you well when the going gets tough so that you may keep on going.

Ending with humor, I’ll repeat my story.  One client was so rude to me, I told her another person would be able to help her better.  I was referring to the most egotistical salesperson I ever encountered.  A month later, they both got on the phone to call and thank me.  It was obvious they were dating!  This goes to the point, “Qualify and Match”.

Maintaining a positive mindset at all times, even when disappointment strikes, will gradually lead you to the Smooth Sale!

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