Coaching Corner: What is coming out of your mouth?
By "Coach" Marilou Butcher Roth
Earlier this week Peg Ritenour posted an article here on the Buzz discussing instances of badmouthing other agents, and I want to take this a step further. Let's look beyond our real estate business and think about things that we may say that are not exactly favorable. Whenever we engage in negative talk about someone, or even something, ultimately it will not feel good to you. This may not be at the forefront of your awareness, and new information, because sometimes it does just feel good, doesn't it? But...just for a moment or two!
You know, we can easily move through this discussion by just thinking about the Golden Rule! When you find yourself in a situation where you have something negative to say about another, think about how that would feel if the tables were turned.
Another aspect of this is when we make incorrect assumptions when we hear or read something. Just this week there have been three of my clients who were absolutely certain about the tone of the email and when they checked it out with the person who wrote the email, found out that was not their intention at all! We all have done this at one time or another, and here's the thing -- if you are not sure of what the person meant, check it out! Easy!
This week, watch any negativity that you want to speak and make another choice -- I promise you will feel better when you do!
Marilou Butcher Roth
Marilou Butcher Roth is the owner of The MBR Group, a coaching and training company working primarily with REALTORS who have a desire to work and live from a more inspired place. She is also the Broker/Owner of Group REALTORS in Cincinnati.
Marilou is a member of the Ohio REALTORS Board of Directors and past chairman of the organization’s Communications Committee.
