***This is the first guest post of the “Bloggers You Should Follow” series. ***
Frank Dickinson from FrankDickinson.me is the “Real Deal”. He’s helped build successful businesses for 17 years and counting. He’s a Blogger, Niche Marketer, Teacher, and more importantly, a Husband and Father. (Legend has it, that he can smell a California sushi roll a mile away.) After reaching out to him, I was honored and giddy when he agreed to do a guest post here at SIB and I know you will be happy, too. Pull up a chair, boys and girls. ”Uncle Frank” is about to learn ya’ a thing or two.
Let me start this post with a couple of concepts I have discovered over the years.
Concept #1
We are what we think.
The Law of Attraction guys say it this way: The only thing that stands between you and everything you want is your mind.Concept #2
What we talk about, comes about.
Dickinson translation: What you speak into the Universe is what controls your life. We are controlled by our positive or negative self talk.
Truth: The true power we possess does not come from prestige or place in life, it comes from what we think and how we speak.
For the entrepreneur (and everyone else), true power comes from within.
With this being said, let’s dive into the four verbal traits of the powerful entrepreneur:
1. The Powerful Entrepreneur speaks increase into others.
As an entrepreneur are you talking to your clients, customers or blog readers in such a way that you build them up? Are you looking for fault or seeking out the good in your audience?
Is your strategy just about their “bottom line” or does it include ways that will help your client to shine in all areas of their business?
Turn that last question around and you are forced to ask yourself “Is it just about my bottom line?”
The powerful entrepreneur knows that speaking increase into others leads to a “win win” situation for all parties involved.
2. The Powerful Entrepreneur does not gossip.
Number 2 follows Number 1. Gossip tears down. Speaking increase builds up.
The powerful entrepreneur trains his tongue to speak that which is positive. In all ways, gossip is negative, therefore, the powerful entrepreneur does not gossip.
Here’s a tough one:
3. The Powerful Entrepreneur does not complain.
You want instant power in your life? – stop complaining.
Remember Concept #2 above – What we talk about, comes about. Related to money, a mentor of mine says it this way: “You cannot out earn your lips.”
Who likes a complainer anyway?
The powerful entrepreneur knows that complaining brings everyone down, including himself/herself.
4. The Powerful Entrepreneur listens more than he speaks.
Sometimes (most times) the best things we can do as an entrepreneur is to shut up and listen.
Listen to our client as they describe their situation. Hear what they are saying – and not saying.
Your example of quiet listening is the very thing that lets your client know that you care. Customers want to be heard.
As my dad always said, “God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason.”
The powerful entrepreneur knows that listening is the key to helping.
What verbal traits do you see as the most important for the powerful entrepreneur? What am I missing? Share your thoughts, insights and experiences below.
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About The Author: Frank Dickinson wants to be intimately involved in creating conversations about the subjects that interest him the most; Internet and Affiliate Marketing, Social Media and Personal Development. On his blog, FrankDickinson.me, you will find tutorials, screencasts, reviews, blog posts, videos and whatever else he can get his hands on to teach, enlighten and inspire. Connect with him on Twitter and Facebook.
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