The document provides 6 key points for business relationships: punctuality, commitment, integrity, professionalism, honesty, and sincerity. It defines each point, emphasizing that they represent respect, consistent beliefs and values, character, control over knowledge, admitting limitations, and acting on conscience. Maintaining these qualities can improve relationships and business dealings.
4. Punctuality Is it just about being “on time”? Are you guilty about changing appointments last minute? Do you have to always say “sorry” because you are late? Punctuality = Respect for other’s time
5. Commitment Is it just about being “obligated to be present”? Commitment is about supporting others. Commitment = Practicing your beliefs consistently The single most important factor in success Commitment is about improvement.
6. Integrity Is it just about having “good or bad behavior”? Integrity is about consistency of behavior. Integrity = Quality of your character : You are your best guarantee! Is there a consistency in your values and actions?
7. Professionalism Is it just about “knowing a lot of things”? Are you ethical in your practice? Professionalism = Gaining control over your theoretical knowledge. Are you misquoting your clients?
8. Honesty Is it just about “simply stating facts”? What are your motives? Honesty = About what your possibilities are, what your potentials are. It is about admitting what we are.
9. Sincerity Is it just about “sealing the deal”? Do you mean what you say? Sincerity = Acting in accordance to your conscience Do you agree we can better our relationships with one another?
10. Next Week: Seal the Deal in 7 Seconds!! Let us do business at a higher level today. Never under-estimate the power of a casual gathering. Do you realize old friends always ask the same Qs? “ So.. What are you doing now?”
