Yesterday, I threw down about what to do to get your clients to fall in love with you. But there are also things you might need to stop doing.
Things you need to “lose,“ because if you don’t, you might use them and drive clients away instead of bringing them closer.
Periodically, we all need to do some self-reflection, to see if we have any habits or ways of conducting ourself that might be due for an overhaul.
Things like:
- A bad temper
- Arrogance
- Being overly aggressive
- Impatience
- Bluntness
- Negative attitude
- Over-sharing
- Talking about politics or religion
- Lack of seriousness (when necessary)
- Talking too much about yourself
- Being a poor listener
And so much more.
For me, it’s my sense of humor. Sometimes, I come off as insensitive or just plain goofy.
Hey, not everyone appreciates genius.
But here’s the thing. A weakness can also be a strength.
Sometimes my sense of humor bombs. Sometimes it is a great ice-breaker. People love it when you make them laugh.
The other day, at the doctor’s office, I was a big hit. The nurse laughed her head off and told me I was funny.
“Looks aren’t everything,” I said.
Hey, I don’t ever want to lose my habit of “trying” to be funny. It comes in handy in writing, speaking, and networking.
But I do need to watch what I say, when, and to whom, and edit myself before I do something that gets me into trouble.
Nah, that would be no fun. There are nurses out there who need me.
