A freind of mine and I were talking about how easy it is to stand out in business. It does not require genius or even particularly hard work (although work ethic is one of my key values). It is just show up and be polite.
We think some of the simple rules of business ettiquette still work great today:
1 - Return calls and emails promptly.
2 - If you can't return the calls or emails promptly, let people know.
3 - Do what you say you will do.
4 - Be true to your word. An agreement is an agreement. Integrity counts.
5 - be courteous
6 - treat everyone with respect.
It is simple to stand out from the crowd. Show up and be polite.
80% of success is just showing up
Woody Allen
Ok, I've tagged you. I may come back and read your thoughts from time to time. I will first admit that I tend to play devil's advocate. I like the banter, I may not always win but the exercise is good for the mind.
ReplyDeleteSo, here it comes. I think the trouble with a lot of operations today is the simple fact that most people have figured out that all they have to do is show up. Being nice is what makes them stand out because the rest are hiding in their cubes. But what I have observed is that the ones who are standing out being nice are the ones who have the least to do. It is in fact the ones who are not nice,the ones making the decisions that others are unwilling to make, are the ones who are in fact doing.
I love the part about integrity. I think you may like the new leadership book that uses it as a cornerstone. The Three Laws of Performance (http://www.threelaws.com)
ReplyDeleteI can send you a bloggers-only kit if you'd like.
Thanks,
Robert@Richman.LA