Let’s face it, in professional services, difficult clients come with the territory. You’ve probably encountered at least one: A client who refuses to share information, explore ideas, or otherwise engage in making the project a success. A client who cannot make a decision, no matter how much information and analysis you provide. A client who […]
The initial post of this blog series introduced what we called the (new) 80/20 rule for virtual relationships, warning that focusing too much on the “virtual” part of “virtual relationships” could lead to missed opportunities and damaging long-term consequences. In that post, we pointed out that relationship-building and selling aren’t really different these days, in […]
In the first post of this four-part blog series, we introduced what we called the (new) 80/20 rule for virtual relationships. For anyone seeking a “silver bullet” to build virtual relationships, focusing too much on the “virtual” part of “virtual relationships” becomes an easy distraction from what really matters. Now is the time for 80% […]
We recently introduced what we call the (new) 80/20 rule for virtual relationships. In the first of this four-part blog series, we acknowledged that it’s anything but business as usual these days, but cautioned that focusing too much on the “virtual” part of “virtual relationships” could lead to missed opportunities and damaging long-term consequences. We […]
Being trustworthy means you make it easier for another person to trust you. You do what you say, are authentic in your words and actions, and are an overall “solid” human that people hold in high regard. But with trust, being trustworthy is only one side of the coin. To create trust, you must be […]
This post was co-authored by Andrea P. Howe and Noelle Mykolenko. Virtual, virtual, virtual. It’s all the rage now. Virtual meetings. Virtual teams. Virtual selling. There is no shortage of Google results boasting “11 Tips,” “5 Ways,” and “The One Thing You Need to Know.” Sales and relationship training providers are quick to tell you […]
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Podcast: EmbedSubscribe to TrustMatters, The Podcast RSSWelcome to the newest episode of Trust Matters, The Podcast. Listeners submit their personal questions about professional relationships, trust, and business situations to our in-house expert Charles H. Green, CEO, Trusted Advisor Associates, and co-author of The Trusted Advisor. Jennifer from a Telecommunications company writes in and asks, “I […]
This post was co-authored by Sandy Styer and Noelle Mykolenko. Trust is paramount to collaboration. In a team setting, we are called on to build trust with multiple people at once. This adds complexity because any action we take to create trust with one person may be closely viewed (and interpreted) by others with whom […]
Richard Hsu, Director of the Partner Practice Group, interviews Charles H. Green, on the HSU Untied Podcast, for a deep dive discussion into how leaders can refine their trust and communication skills in this new, virtual business world. Learn how to connect with and read your team better, virtually. Understand how Intimacy and Self orientation […]
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Podcast: EmbedSubscribe to TrustMatters, The Podcast RSSWelcome to the newest episode of Trust Matters, The Podcast. Listeners submit their personal questions about professional relationships, trust, and business situations to our in-house expert Charles H. Green, CEO, Trusted Advisor Associates and co-author of The Trusted Advisor. A solo consultant writes in with this dilemma: “My core […]