What I have learned about people and organizations...so far.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Corn Plops and Pow Juice

When I was about seven years old and my brother was 14, we would often join my father in the morning in his bathroom while he was shaving.  You see, Dad had created a fantasy factory for us.  Our imaginary company made a delicious cereal called Corn Plops and an equally yummy breakfast drink called Pow Juice.  Each of us had our designated jobs. Dad was our team leader. Working together our production line produced breakfast products at a pace that seemed like the speed of light. Invariably problems would occur in our processes and we would make corrections.  We didn’t want to disappoint our customers.   As the youngest, sometimes things would get pretty intense for me.  After all, the game was totally in our imaginations.  If I missed an assignment Dad got me back on track.  There was never any condemnation and each shift concluded with the words “job well done.” 
(To be continued.)

Thursday, April 28, 2011

“Is that your final answer?”

How You Can Have Effective Donor and Personal Relationships: “Is that your final answer?” (Conclusion)
There really is only one key to effective donor and personal relationships. Study and practice to become an accomplished listener.  If you do, it will be like music to their ears.


Monday, April 25, 2011

The right to be introduced to their friends.

How Can You Benefit from Becoming an Accomplished Listener?
Part 4.
Finally, becoming an accomplished listener earns the right to be introduced to their friends.  When a donor allows you entrance to their circle of friendships and associations you know you have truly been taken in as a trusted friend. Now, you have the opportunity to expand your donor base by becoming an accomplished listener to this new connection.  (To be continued.)