R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

From the desk of Roy Furr, Wednesday, 5:35 am

”If you have some respect for people as they are, you can be more effective in helping them to become better than they are.” –John W. Gardner

Quick post today talking about respect and persuasion. If you’re interested in moving someone to take a certain action that’s in your best interest (like… buying your product), it helps immensely to start with complete respect for them.

Respect for where they’re at in life. For their accomplishments that have gotten them this far. Respect for the importance they see themselves as having. Respect for the difficulties that have prevented them from being even closer to their dreams, desires, and destiny.

This is not a show, either.

Your respect must be real.

Starting from this fundamental position of respect, it’s easy to get what you want.

Of course, when you respect someone you have no choice but to sell them a product or service that is in their best interest to purchase. When you respect them, you must believe that what you’re giving to them is of equivalent value to them as what you’re asking for in return.

With respect and something valuable to bring to the table, the sky is the limit.

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