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Atricle Dump - Why Assumptions are Bad for Business
It’s very difficult to get there if we don’t know where we want to go.Do you know of anyone who disagrees with the common sense wisdom of setting a final destination and having a plan for the journey before beginning a trip? Dreaming about it won't make it a reality.Then why do many of us act as if we can drift along day to day, thinking somehow we can achieve our dreams of career success without defined personal goals, as well as plans to reach them?he had a family emergency, or something else which was not related to you at all.
So how do you do it? When asking questions, do so in a non-judgmental way with the intention to discover the truth. Stick to the facts and use a neutral tone when asking questions verbally.
If you’re still not convinced, here are seven reasons why you, and your business, may be suffering because of assumptions. Making assumptions is bad for business because doing so can:
1. Cause unnecessary stress
2. Waste time and energy
3. Create misunderstandings
It is fair to say in today's society that at some point in your working life you could be faced with the prospect of being made redundant in your job. With globalisation and companies looking to outsource services to developing countries to cut costs and maintain profits, working in the 21st century jobmarket is going to be difficult and extremely competitive.However, if you are smart there are lots of things you can do to improve your chances of keeping your
As much as we would like to think we know what others are thinking, we simply can’t read minds. Sometimes we think we have the super power to know the reasons why people do the things they do (without asking them) which is pretty presumptuous. Remember, not everyone sees the world the same way you do (shocker, I know, but it is easy to forget).
Need another reason to stop making assumptions? Try turning it around, do you believe that other people can read your mind? Would you rather that someone makes up a story (an assumption) about what you are thinking and feeling? Or, would you prefer if they ask you?
When you ask instead of assume, you may not always get an answer you like or expect. Still, asking is much better than making up your own story because then you are in the position to make an informed next step.
Asking questions seems like an easy thing to do so why don’t we do it more often? Why do we sometimes become paralyzed when it comes time to:
- Contact a client to find out why they haven’t responded to a phone call or e-mail
- Ask a partner if they are satisfied with the way you work together
- Ask a colleague if they still plan to make that introduction for you that they promised
It goes something like this. Let’s say you see a prospective client at a networking event, he sees you too but when you try to approach him for a chat he leaves abruptly. That is all that happened, you don’t know why he had to leave and yet your mind starts making up a story, an assumption.
You might think he doesn’t like you or that he isn’t interested in your business. That may or may not be true but why bother thinking negative thoughts when you don’t really know the reason he left.
If you want to know the reason, ask! You may find out that he just went outside to put money in a parking meter, that he had a family emergency, or something else which was not related to you at all.
So how do you do it? When asking questions, do so in a non-judgmental way with the intention to discover the truth. Stick to the facts and use a neutral tone when asking questions verbally.
If you’re still not convinced, here are seven reasons why you, and your business, may be suffering because of assumptions. Making assumptions is bad for business because doing so can:
1. Cause unnecessary stress
2. Waste time and energy
3. Create misunderstandings
Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt. - William ShakespeareStep Three to Achieving Career Joy - Take InventoryNow that you have spent some time living with the idea that you deserve more out of your job and your career and you committed to giving yourself some time each week to go back to the things you love, you are ready for the next step. Step number three is to take inventory.
Need another reason to stop making assumptions? Try turning it around, do you believe that other people can read your mind? Would you rather that someone makes up a story (an assumption) about what you are thinking and feeling? Or, would you prefer if they ask you?
When you ask instead of assume, you may not always get an answer you like or expect. Still, asking is much better than making up your own story because then you are in the position to make an informed next step.
Asking questions seems like an easy thing to do so why don’t we do it more often? Why do we sometimes become paralyzed when it comes time to:
- Contact a client to find out why they haven’t responded to a phone call or e-mail
- Ask a partner if they are satisfied with the way you work together
- Ask a colleague if they still plan to make that introduction for you that they promised
It goes something like this. Let’s say you see a prospective client at a networking event, he sees you too but when you try to approach him for a chat he leaves abruptly. That is all that happened, you don’t know why he had to leave and yet your mind starts making up a story, an assumption.
You might think he doesn’t like you or that he isn’t interested in your business. That may or may not be true but why bother thinking negative thoughts when you don’t really know the reason he left.
If you want to know the reason, ask! You may find out that he just went outside to put money in a parking meter, that he had a family emergency, or something else which was not related to you at all.
So how do you do it? When asking questions, do so in a non-judgmental way with the intention to discover the truth. Stick to the facts and use a neutral tone when asking questions verbally.
If you’re still not convinced, here are seven reasons why you, and your business, may be suffering because of assumptions. Making assumptions is bad for business because doing so can:
1. Cause unnecessary stress
2. Waste time and energy
3. Create misunderstandings
When anyone thinks of a pest control franchise they normally think of a guy with a spray can and a bug picture on the side of his truck. Yes, that is a common picture of what the field looks like.Now, how about a twist on that perception? What if the Pest Control Franchise worked with wildlife instead of insects? Now that would be great idea right!This idea has become a reality today. The traditional pest control franchises have always been available, b
Asking questions seems like an easy thing to do so why don’t we do it more often? Why do we sometimes become paralyzed when it comes time to:
- Contact a client to find out why they haven’t responded to a phone call or e-mail
- Ask a partner if they are satisfied with the way you work together
- Ask a colleague if they still plan to make that introduction for you that they promised
It goes something like this. Let’s say you see a prospective client at a networking event, he sees you too but when you try to approach him for a chat he leaves abruptly. That is all that happened, you don’t know why he had to leave and yet your mind starts making up a story, an assumption.
You might think he doesn’t like you or that he isn’t interested in your business. That may or may not be true but why bother thinking negative thoughts when you don’t really know the reason he left.
If you want to know the reason, ask! You may find out that he just went outside to put money in a parking meter, that he had a family emergency, or something else which was not related to you at all.
So how do you do it? When asking questions, do so in a non-judgmental way with the intention to discover the truth. Stick to the facts and use a neutral tone when asking questions verbally.
If you’re still not convinced, here are seven reasons why you, and your business, may be suffering because of assumptions. Making assumptions is bad for business because doing so can:
1. Cause unnecessary stress
2. Waste time and energy
3. Create misunderstandings
Most people think of bullets as something that comes out of a shotgun or revolver that can potentially hurt or kill.But in copywriting, bullets are nothing more than little headlines that reveals benefits to your prospect throughout your sales copy.This doesn’t mean their presence is of little importance, in fact nothing can be further from the truth.Bullets can compel your prospect to read further into your sales copy, get him or her excited abo
You might think he doesn’t like you or that he isn’t interested in your business. That may or may not be true but why bother thinking negative thoughts when you don’t really know the reason he left.
If you want to know the reason, ask! You may find out that he just went outside to put money in a parking meter, that he had a family emergency, or something else which was not related to you at all.
So how do you do it? When asking questions, do so in a non-judgmental way with the intention to discover the truth. Stick to the facts and use a neutral tone when asking questions verbally.
If you’re still not convinced, here are seven reasons why you, and your business, may be suffering because of assumptions. Making assumptions is bad for business because doing so can:
1. Cause unnecessary stress
2. Waste time and energy
3. Create misunderstandings
You are sitting at your desk, reading your email and open the latest missive from your boss. Once again the bonehead has come up with a new direction for your company. You clear your throat and ask the person next to you "Have you seen what the idiot has sent us now?." In the cafeteria you sit with your co-workers grossing about how stupid this company is. But this doesn't just happen today. Everyday you find yourself at odds with the management. And while you have ahe had a family emergency, or something else which was not related to you at all.
So how do you do it? When asking questions, do so in a non-judgmental way with the intention to discover the truth. Stick to the facts and use a neutral tone when asking questions verbally.
If you’re still not convinced, here are seven reasons why you, and your business, may be suffering because of assumptions. Making assumptions is bad for business because doing so can:
1. Cause unnecessary stress
2. Waste time and energy
3. Create misunderstandings
4. Cause you to miss out on great opportunities
5. Lower your confidence and create self-doubt
6. Lead you to offer the wrong product/service
7. Create obstacles that don’t exist
Hopefully it is clear why assumptions are not good for your business and you are willing to stop making them. Making assumptions isn’t good for any relationship which means you can apply this to your personal life as well. After all, you do have a life outside of your business right?
My challenge to you is to start paying attention to your thoughts and become aware of when you are making assumptions and then get into action and ask the right questions.
Asking questions is simple, and not always easy. Find the courage to do what may feel difficult and just ask. Ending assumptions is like any skill, it takes practice. The more you do it the easier it will become!
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