Thursday, July 17, 2008

A Big MLM Team Mistake

There isn’t much that can create distrust and destroy focus and momentum faster than criticism.

All of us judge ourselves by our intent (what we’re thinking), and we judge others by their actions (what we can see). We know our own intent was good, no matter how everything turned out. But usually, we’re not so understanding with others.

It’s not unusual that when people get together, they talk about those who are not there. Some of it may be positive. Most of it usually isn’t. And how much of that negative talk gets you or your team closer to their MLM goals?

None, of course.

But it sure can come back to haunt you. People talk. Words you think you said in private create distrust and anger elsewhere. When you criticize someone, they feel attacked … especially since they judge themselves by their intent, and they judge you by your actions. When they feel attacked, they will either pull away from you, or they will counter-attack.

In network marketing, this means the team either breaks up or it devours itself. No dreams being fulfilled there, for sure.

The only sane thing to do is, recognize what can happen, assume that nothing you say will stay private, and do not criticize.

Focus on the positive dream-building. That should keep everybody busy.

http://www.LackofSuccessIsNotYourfault.com

No comments: