"How can I have a difficult conversation?" - Espresso with my mentor within
(posted over 8 years ago)
Know what you want
to say, how you want to say it and what you would like to achieve. Communicate
clearly and confidently. Be understanding and at the same time stick to your
message.
"Why does negative news that I know will happen still surprise me?" - Espresso with my mentor within
(posted over 8 years ago)
Even
when you know that you will receive negative news - it's still surprising
because there is this inner hope that things will change - that things will get
better. Understand that some things are beyond your control and take control of
the things that are within your reach.
"When should I be patient?" - Espresso with my mentor within
(posted over 8 years ago)
Be
patient when you want to reply to a message with a quick decision because the
message received upset you in some shape or form. Remove emotions and take time
to figure out the best response for you and your business.
When you
follow a couple people on social media and receive a personalized response back
- it feels special until you receive the same personalized message from the
second person. Or when you read a message that doesn't acknowledge the new year
or another special day. Personalized messages that slightly relate to that
person or what's actually happening make you and your brand more real.
Think
about who you were in 2015 and what you can become in 2016. Challenge, change,
reflection and action will help you to move forward quickly. You only have 12
months to realize this new vision. There is no time to lose.
Decisions
will make or break your company. Take the time to think through a decision from
all angles and at the same time you need to decide with speed. Rationalize a
decision but give room for your intuition to play a role. A decision should
always be made with the best interest of your business in mind and that's it.
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