Good Chat
You make a point.I counter it. Neither of us changed our mind. We call it a good discussion.
#0736 Around It Goes
You can see it in their eyes. They are not listening.Waiting for their turn to speak. Around the table it goes. Everyone waiting.No one listening.
#0735 Critics
You rush the sale. Champions don’t champion.They critique. The solution isn’t theirs to own.
#0734 The Rushed Sale
You push for the sale.They agree. You chose for them.It won’t last.
#0733 Not Yours – Theirs
You feel like you’re 95% there.Then it stalls. You send more information.Rework the proposal.Lower the price. And it still doesn’t convert. Your view of progress doesn’t count.
#0732 False Sense of Security
I’ll call you in three months. Two years later, they’re still in your pipeline.Not active. Just hopeful. False hope feels productive.
#0731 Move On
They didn’t get it.You move on. Try again with someone new.They don’t get it either. So you move on.
#0730 To The Rescue
You are the rescuer. You step in and solve it too early. It feels good.They appreciate it. The ownership is yours.They don’t move.
#0729 Turning Point
When it becomes a grind, that’s your clue. You were all excited.And then you weren’t. Nothing moved.You kept pushing. Now it feels like effort.
#0728 The Moment of Hesitation
You see the entire journey.They only see the beginning and the desired end. The bridge exists.They can’t see it. So they hesitate.
#0727 Alignment
In relationships, you propose when you’re fairly certain of a yes. In sales, proposals are often presented too early. You might be ready.They are not. Friction appears. A proposal should confirm alignment.Not create it.
#0726 What Happened
Excitement turned into resentment. You called.Sent even more info.Gaps increased. You start to question yourself.You’re asking the wrong question.
#0725 More Information
They ask for more information. You send it.Nothing happens.You send more. They want time to think about it. You still think it’s their fault.
#0724 They Don’t Get It
You expect them to understand. You’ve spent years refining an idea.It’s elegant. In one session you expect them to fully comprehend. And when they don’t it’s their fault.
#0723 Too Much Too Soon
Experts become invisible when they answer too quickly. You will fill in gaps. Jump in too early. Answer before others have had time to think. This removes tension. The conversation continues. You feel better. They…
#0722 The Curse of Knowing
Experts become invisible when they explain too much. They are there to provide insight.Insights shared get nods.Ownership remains theirs. The room moves on. It is easy to provide answers.Much harder to allow others to co-author.
#0721 The Cost of Neutral
Neutral language feels safe. You avoid offending anyone. It keeps conversations calm. It allows everyone to stay comfortable. It keeps the room balanced. It leads to neutral ideas. But neutral ideas rarely travel very far….
#0720 Clarity Over Reason
Reasonable discussions keep the peace. Clear discussions move the market. Getting nods of agreement in the boardroom feels comfortable but rarely leads to shifts in perspective. Being reasonable gets you likes, clarity gets you respect.
#0719 The Danger of Reasonable
Being reasonable is a trait I have long held close. It signals balance. Good judgement. An ability to see both sides. It keeps the peace. But the market rarely rewards the most reasonable voice. It…
#0718 Sensible Shoes
Being sensible is rarely criticised in business. It signals maturity. Stability. Good judgement. Makes you feel trustworthy. But sensible decisions compound into predictable lives. Predictable lives rarely produce remarkable outcomes. Most people don’t consciously stop…