Generosity & Gratitude
Posted by Beth on February 8, 2009 under Peaceful Selling | 
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Quotes to Ponder:
Peyton Conway March:
There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life — happiness, freedom, and peace of mind — are always attained by giving them to someone else.
Winston Churchill:
You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.
Anon:
The best thing you can give someone is a chance.
Gratitude and Generosity – in Business & Life
If there was a Word of the Year award, it would certainly go to “Gratitude”. Gratitude is prescribed as an antidote to most things that ail us in life – and rightly so. When you find a feeling of gratitude, all other lesser feelings are released in that moment. It is not possible to be grateful and depressed, or grateful and angry or grateful and sad.
Sometimes, especially in our daily lives at work and dealing with other people, we cannot easily come to gratitude. So, here’s a back door approach that can work for you. Be Generous!
When we make Gratitude physical, it becomes Generosity.
In order to be Generous, you must figure out what that would mean to the other person. Step figuratively into their shoes for a moment. Generous comes from a word meaning noble; kind; willing to give or share.
Generosity is often consigned to Sundays, Holiday Giving Drives and maybe a particularly nice waiter or waitress. We can change that by making a conscious effort to be generous every day. Doing so will be a gift to you as well as those you give to.
7 Easy Cost Effective & Fun Ways to be Generous
1. You can be generous to your clients or friends: Give them your undivided attention. If you are short on time – so be it. Five minutes of concentrated attention from you is better than an hour when you are planning your next meeting and not paying heed to them. They know the difference.
2. Give your next customer an honest compliment. Be Generous with your Recognition of them. Nothing is as important as being recognized – studies prove this repeatedly.
3. Be Generous with your information. This comes under the heading of Going the Extra Mile. When there are little tips or tricks of the trade that you have learned, pass them along with a smile. Relating something as small as the easiest way to open the carton; or be sure to read page 12 of the booklet; or breathe deeply while doing this exercise can make a huge difference in client satisfaction.
4. Be Generous with your Expectations. Expect the best from everyone and every situation. Look for something better than before. Be Prepared for something GOOD to happen.
5. Be Generous with what you want more of. If you want friendlier clients, be friendlier; if you want more referrals, give referrals to others; if you want more customers to find you, be more available to potential customers, if you want more from your business, give more of yourself TO your business.
6. Be Generous with your Caring. Nothing is as apparent to your client/friend/family member as the feeling that comes when they know you care about them and the outcome.
7. Be Generous to You. Lastly, and most importantly, be kind and willing to share with yourself. Take care of the body because it directly influences the mind and the attitude. Nourish yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually to be your best.
Beth Lane
CTACC Peaceful Sales Coach
(520) 603-3173
Sales paradigms are changing. If you Have to Sell and Hate it, or if it frightens you, give Peaceful Selling a try. For more information or a get acquainted session, go to:
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beth@peacefulselling.com
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