Your Pizazz Factor: Are you Projecting a Classy Image?
The following applies to any business, whether it is direct sales, an entrepreneurial venture, the film industry or just about anything else, for that matter.
I just saw a video posted on Facebook from some friends that displayed a definite lack of class. Bad language, crude message, et all. It was a feeble attempt to be funny. I now realize why I have drifted away from that particular group. I prefer to hang out with kinder, gentler and more successful people.
What determines class? There are probably a multitude of answers, but I wanted to mention a few.
- Bad language usually shows a lack of intelligence, wit and is a cheap way to get attention. Have you ever been to a comedy show where the comedian used 90% potty language. YAWN! The most brilliant comedians do not have to resort to this trick. They are actually clever.
- Talking badly about other people or another company puts you in the class free category. Those who do it, have a lack of self esteem and feel it is important to shoot others down, rather than focus on being uplifting and encouraging. How many times has someone told you their company was better than someone else's? Sometimes this is hard to do with all the mean spirited reality type shows on the air. Unfortunately our young people are learning they have to do what it takes NOT to get voted off the island, or the boardroom, even if it is despicable.
- A classy person helps others to succeed and in doing so, succeeds themselves. A "Me Me Me" person gets old fast.
- A person with class will sandwich constructive criticism with praise. This was one of the philosophies that Mary Kay Ash used to build her multi-billion dollar company and why there is great retention for those who embrace it.
- Treating others with kindness, and making them feel important ,is one of the true characteristics of a person who will continue to grow and earn the respect of others.
- Integrity - Doing what you say you will do, not cheating others, and being honest. That goes without saying.
Remember that the image you project to the world will brand you in a way that will stick in people's minds forever. Go for the high road and be classy. What do you think determines class in a person? Let us know.
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