Did you know your business skills may save lives?
The San Francisco Chronicle ran a story this morning about a retired salesman in Australia. Don Ritche lives across the way from a steep cliff overlooking the ocean which is used as a suicide jump. Don is 85 years old and uses one simple strategy that has saved over 160 lives and probably more! What is that strategy?
“Smile”
Dale Carnegie was also a salesman in the early part of his career and recognized the same strategy helped him to become extraordinarily successful. His philosophy was, “Begin every communication in a friendly manner.”
My added comment is, “Listen carefully.”
Don Ritchie provides those about to jump into the sea with a friendly alternative. He instead invites them into his home for a cup of tea. Don advised that people thinking of suicide often feel very much alone. He believes his smile and invitation to have tea turns their perception around. After the visit many seek professional help because they recognized someone did care.
Every communication whether on interviews or approaching your clientele should begin with a smile and relaxed, calming nature. Smiling, listening, and offering help – these are all the keys to business development. Together, these gestures attract more prospects, clients, sales and the job you seek. Your approach and mindset become your marketing message that you are someone to seriously consider.
Now think for a moment about your business. What if people cared and helped you to become successful – would you find that success more quickly? I have a few books that may provide just the information you are seeking:
1. Serendipity!, Olayinka Joseph / Catalog
Heartfelt stories to motivate and inspire as well as live up to the book title.
2. Top Dog Recession-Busting Sales Secrets- advice from 50 top sales experts provides well-rounded insight
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3. Power of Philanthropy, Justin Sachs – powerful stories which promise to inspire and motivate your success! (Forthcoming and I promise to keep you posted).
4. Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results, Elinor Stutz – Amazon (I would be remiss if I did not include this!)
