The world is full of professionals; those that claim to offer expertise in particular areas in which to profit, and those that offer services that they themselves aren't an expert in -- but will offer them anyway while finding someone that is an expert as a means of using their talents to capitalize off of.
If you're not intuitive enough to realize that a "professional" is trying to dupe you, then it could lead to a catastrophic spiraling of events in which you're sure to pay the price for your mistakes. However, as long as you learn from your mistakes then you seek to reduce the chances of being duped a second and/or third time etc.
If you're not intuitive enough to realize that a "professional" is trying to dupe you, then it could lead to a catastrophic spiraling of events in which you're sure to pay the price for your mistakes. However, as long as you learn from your mistakes then you seek to reduce the chances of being duped a second and/or third time etc.
Business is sharky and backstabbing for sure which is why to protect yourself, you must always look at everything with a very keen eye from every aspect that there is before making a final decision about anything regarding business.
There are "professional" business predators that prey on those they deem to be weak and/or unknowledgeable about business, and will lie in order to retrieve what they feel is necessary to benefit their organization.
There are "professional" business predators that prey on those they deem to be weak and/or unknowledgeable about business, and will lie in order to retrieve what they feel is necessary to benefit their organization.
Personally, I've encountered "professionals" that tried using creative rhetoric in order to figure out the knowledge that I hone, in order to use it for their own business as to eliminate paying the middle man (you) for a service that they require. All your studying, research, and practice will be for naught if you easily give away your "inside" secrets and valuable knowledge -- as knowledge is power indeed.
An honest business relationship is one where a professional treats you with respect as a fellow professional, and is willing to be truthful about a partnership with regards to splitting generated revenue as a result of working together. A sneaky "professional" that tries to capitalize off of you without you knowing, isn't necessarily a good person to deal with.
As for how to handle unprofessional individuals?
Keep a cool head and remain professional at all times, after all this is your reputation on the line and you don't want one unprofessional person taking you out of character due to their own inadequacies. Always handle business as usual but never accept vulgar or abusive language from anyone, as it will kill a business relationship quicker than it began.
Be smart in business and above all, make sure to question a "professionals" motives at all times, this way you protect yourself and your company.
The Things That Make You Go Hmmmmm...
2014 LA
As for how to handle unprofessional individuals?
Keep a cool head and remain professional at all times, after all this is your reputation on the line and you don't want one unprofessional person taking you out of character due to their own inadequacies. Always handle business as usual but never accept vulgar or abusive language from anyone, as it will kill a business relationship quicker than it began.
Be smart in business and above all, make sure to question a "professionals" motives at all times, this way you protect yourself and your company.
The Things That Make You Go Hmmmmm...
2014 LA
Good behaviour involves intrapersonal and interpersonal skills. Interesting and engaging. Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed reading your post.
ReplyDeleteHey Sridhar, thanks for stopping by and sharing your opinion on "Unprofessional behavior", which I feel is an important subject matter. Honestly, I made the mistake of thinking that all people who deemed themselves "professional" actual would behave in that manner. And now that I'm fully aware that all "professionals" aren't necessarily professional, I felt it my duty to share my observations to in turn make others aware. Don't be a stranger Sridhar, and I appreciate your readership. :-)
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