Have you ever stopped for a minute and assessed the talent around you?
Last week I met with someone for some feedback on an issue I knew he had a keen interest in and could offer a valuable historical perspective.
Before I asked for feedback on the issue, I asked him to tell me more about his background and experience. I kept probing, and the more I probed the more fascinated I became. This individual had a remarkable background I knew very little about, and wouldn’t have known much about unless I had taken the time to say “tell me more.”
Not only did I walk away from the meeting getting the insights I had hoped on the issue at hand, I also gained new knowledge about this person’s expertise, personal interests and shared passion for the cause we were discussing.
I encourage you to take inventory. Look at those around you, co-workers, friends, family. How well do you know them? What life experiences or special skills sets do they have you could benefit from, if you took the time to say “tell me more!”
Clayton Shold
Salesopedia
