Take the Lead 12 - Conversations with Love

Welcome to this week's Take the Lead Edition 12 - Conversations with Love or Pattern Interrupts?

We're joined by 4651 people, who all know being curious about conversations that count in business makes them unique to me.?

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I've been noting some advice on how to 'cold call' and get people's attention.?

The favourite doing the rounds seems to be saying to your potential next new customer: 'Hello John/Jane, Yes, this is a cold call so you can hang up if you like.'?

Don't know about you but I find this cringeworthy.

It's called Pattern Interrupt.

A way of breaking away from the usual monotony of pleasantries to grab attention.

For me, it's like having someone stick their tongue down my throat when we've only just met. What about you??How does it make you feel?

To be fair I don't usually use this type of language but I think it's misleading to expect everyone to be able to adopt these bold tactics right off the bat and strong language helps me make my point.

So I started to note down some of the tactics I have used over the years that work. You can see from this list that they're nothing new. What they do is remind you that you have a choice in how you approach someone.?

Attitude towards the task is one side of the coin of cold calling. The other is what to say or how to approach it.

You want to make a good first impression, right?

Then be warm, open and friendly. Encourage these feelings to be returned by the person you're speaking to.?

Here's a starting point for you to nail your attitude:?

TALK STRAIGHT - be the same with everyone

DEMONSTRATE RESPECT - you've got to earn the right to this in return

CREATE TRANSPARENCY - be clear, don't guess

RIGHT WRONGS - see something that can be put right, own it

SHOW LOYALTY - give everyone the same fair chance you would want shown

DELIVER RESULTS - do what you've said you would

GET BETTER - reflect and learn from every situation

CONFRONT REALITY - we're here to do business

CLARIFY EXPECTATIONS - repeat the bullet points and agree

PRACTICE ACCOUNTABILITY - buddy up and keep your word

LISTEN FIRST - ask about them, then listen

KEEPING COMMITMENTS - do it when you say you will

EXTEND TRUST - remember, warm, open and friendly - be honest

BRING MORE OF YOURSELF - show up and be you

AVOID BULLSHIT - don't fluff it - you'll get found out?

DON'T BE A DICK - period

ASK FOR HELP - if you don't ask, the answer is always no

SHARING - is caring

SET AN EXAMPLE - make people want to be as great as you!

Having the right Attitude is half the battle. The other, I have always said, is Approach. Next week we'll talk about that in more detail.

Our Attitude has a big influence on our life's journey, it can be helpful or sabotaging. How aware are you of your attitude?

This week I'm sharing a conversation with Tommy Breedlove where we got deep and meaningful on self sabotage, self development and self awareness.

The clue is that Self is really at the heart of everything we do.?

What you'll hear:

Pain and humble beginnings: the legendary origin story!

Prioritise your business

Tommy’s advice for entrepreneurs starting out

Tommy’s conversations that counted

Pain and humble beginning

Listen to this humbling conversation and tell me what you take away for yourself.

You can read the whole conversation with this link to the transcript

Be sure to carry on the conversation with Tommy. He wrote a Letter 2 Listeners you can find it here.

We love to hear from you on all things to do with 'Making Conversations Count' so please do tell us your thoughts on using pattern interrupts or are you a conversations with love person?

Your feedback could well be included in next weeks newsletter.

BIG NEWS!!!

British Podcast Awards 2022 Nominee for the Bullseye Award

Last week I told you the podcast has been nominated for the "Bullseye Award" at this years British podcast Awards 2022 and so many of you have been in touch with your warm wishes.

Can I ask you to turn those warm wishes into a vote for us?

The Listeners Choice award is prestigious and highly sought after. Whilst you're there you'll see other shows on topics you might discover too.?

Here's the link to vote Voting closes on 17th July 23:59 then I will start boring you with talk about what to wear...

Remember, you never know where a conversation will lead...it's up to you to take the lead.

Stay Curious & Speak Soon,

WendyWoo

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Who are you WendyWoo?

Listen to Wendy's story, recorded to mark 6 months of podcasting in April 2021. Wendy opens up about how she started in business and how she loves helping others start conversations.

"Don't let worry get in the way of your business building new relationships with customers."?

With 34 years doing for others, 17 of those years running her own business, she's started approx. 2 million conversations, helped 1000's of people through her training sessions and lined up ￡￡￡'s.?

Now, if you fancy a ChinWAG to explore how she can help you, please use the diary link.

Take a look at her Book, a best seller on Amazon, how to sell over the phone that shows you how to make a start.

Have a dig around and find out more on her website along with free tips, downloads and much more.

NEXT TIME ON TAKE THE LEAD...APPROACH WITH CAUTION