If you asked someone to marry you on the first date, they'd (hopefully) say no, because they don't know you and you don't know them. They need to know they like you too before proceeding. The 'spark' in business is found when your goals and values align. If your goals and values don't line up, it's time to walk away…
Everyone Wants To Feel SpecialIf you've ever received a message from a stranger on LinkedIn/Tinder that is obviously copy and pasted and not even close to personalised, you'll know what I mean…it's off-putting. If someone has taken the time to reach out to me or I'm reaching out to them, its polite to spend a bit of time understanding them and what they are about. I'll find what I can from their web page and social media before agreeing to a meeting.
No one likes to be rejected, but sometimes you have to be cruel to be kindOk, so I've got to know what I can from their website and socials, we've had the first Zoom call by ring light, but I'm realising their expectations don't match my offering or our values are a little off. It’s time to do the right thing and be honest. If I know we're on different pages or I'm going to struggle to get excited about their cause, they won’t get the best of me and that's not fair to either of us.
You have to make the effort to avoid the break-upJust like dating, a business relationship needs to be nurtured. I only work with businesses and authors I can get excited about, where I know I can add value, which makes this bit really easy for me. I love helping people find better ways of working and hearing their successes. You should always work hard to build relationships, nurture them, and constantly innovate for your clients.
There are plenty more fish in the seaI believe in abundance, and in fate, so if we can’t make music…so be it. If the client doesn't gel with my personality or I don't feel I can get behind their goals, then it’s better to be upfront and honest as soon as possible. I would rather say no to the business than give someone an inferior service.
We're all grownups and we deserve more than to be ghosted.
I am an Executive Assistant providing support to Directors and Executives through administrative tasks, duties, and projects. At Red Cloud, our goal is to free up the valuable time of Directors,…
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