{"id":325,"date":"2013-04-23T07:05:36","date_gmt":"2013-04-23T06:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ianmcalvert.wordpress.com\/?p=325"},"modified":"2013-04-23T07:05:36","modified_gmt":"2013-04-23T06:05:36","slug":"so-why-deliver-words-which-turn-out-to-be-hollow-and-how-do-you-survive-in-business-behaving-that-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ianmcalvert.com\/index.php\/2013\/04\/23\/so-why-deliver-words-which-turn-out-to-be-hollow-and-how-do-you-survive-in-business-behaving-that-way\/","title":{"rendered":"So why deliver words which turn out to be hollow and how do you survive in business behaving that way?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One thing that I have come across more and more frequently lately is hollow words…..<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Now hollow words is something that you expect from\u00a0Councillors\u00a0and Politicians\u00a0as this is something they seem to relish in especially more after being elected as well as maybe television, film and music celebrities as it seems to be very much in their genes, yet it is becoming more and more\u00a0prevalent into today’s business marketplace and environment.<\/p>\n

With Social Media becoming more and more part of our lives and how it can detail every part of our life, make sure you really put yourself in the \u00a0limelight so you don’t seem to swap and change like there is no tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Time to be a success does indeed take time \u00a0– whilst some ideas or\u00a0personalities\u00a0can do this over night – so if you don’t tell a consistent message about what you do or provide, this can lead to doubt’s about your offerings and credibility. Whether via LinkedIn<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and now Google Plus<\/a>\u00a0being so open (even though you can restrict access this does not always work), plus people’s greed for success and money – it’s easy for you to be shot down by other’s or by yourself un-intentionally.<\/p>\n

So, if you are going to do something, plan what you are going to do over say the next year’s and think this through like this:-<\/p>\n

– What I am wanting to do over the next three year’s?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

– Where do I plan to be in three year’s time?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

– What do I need to do over the next three year’s to\u00a0achieve\u00a0this?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

– What have I \u00a0done over the last three year’s to help me\u00a0achieve\u00a0this?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

– If the last three year’s mirror what you are doing over the next year’s (or similar) – make the message\u00a0consistent<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

– If you have done several or many different things over these last three year’s – do they impact or explain what you are planning to do next?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Social Media and on-line information, provides a playground for people to search and research you, so, whilst people may query and question what your work or methods, would you not trust this person more because they have been consistent over the last three year’s with what they offer – over someone who has flitted from one idea to another over the\u00a0same\u00a0period?<\/p>\n

Can a variety of roles prove to add\u00a0credibility?\u00a0 Of course it can, if the message and common theme is clear. Whilst my career may seem to have varied over the last 20 plus odd year’s, each aspect of what I have done and do, all interlinks. And, in times of trouble and hardship, I have still kept a consistent view and message. So yes, I may not be to your cup of tea but the message and offering is consistent and clear from myself and I am able to explain how thing’s all interact.<\/p>\n

So, before listening to other’s and being quick to run people down, make sure you speak to that person and understand what they are trying to\u00a0achieve\u00a0and offer. If you have something on your mind or can’t understand what they do, have done and through to what they do now, ask them!<\/p>\n

Is it not better to hear the truth from the horse’s mouth (so too speak?), so you can fully understand their plan and reasoning and thus help you to plan not only your future but whether this person can be helpful and\u00a0influential\u00a0with assisting over your journey over the next three year’s…..<\/p>\n

So, never be afraid to ask about someone and see what the truth is instead of just listening to hearsay and gossip – be open transparent. A prime example of this is Nigel Botterill<\/a>\u00a0(of N5 Group which includes The Best of Group<\/a>\u00a0and The\u00a0Entrepreneurs\u00a0Circle<\/a>\u00a0) who is very clear about not only his successes but his failures too plus Brad Burton<\/a> of\u00a04Networking<\/a>\u00a0is also very open about is up and down’s and struggles.<\/p>\n

In a nutshell, be clear, be open and honest. You may not be everyone’s cup of tea or flavour of the month, but if your message is clear and very consistent, then your credibility will shine through and\u00a0silence\u00a0your doubters. As these people will not have the same as yourself, history which equals\u00a0credibility.<\/p>\n

Remember, what I said I earlier about on-line history? What happens grow’s on-line with yourself. So, if you are open and clear from day one and keep that message consistent, they you are proving a credible past to your future.<\/p>\n

If someone bursts on the scene and all over sudden they story appears, does this provide you with\u00a0credibility\u00a0to trust this person? Think about it, would you hire, trust or employ someone without knowing their CV<\/a> or history? Of course not, you what something you check and seek references from.<\/p>\n

In essence, make yourself open, transparent and clear\u00a0because\u00a0if you don’t – aren’t your words just hollow and what your doubter’s and\u00a0competition\u00a0will use against you?<\/p>\n

For more information on Ian Calvert<\/a> and what his career has involved and the path’s it has taken, read his profile on LinkedIn<\/a> and thus you will \/ may understand why his profile was one of the top 1% Worldwide of most viewed profiles on LinkedIn<\/a> last year.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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