Show Me You Know Me
Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Timing is everything!
A little cafe opened down the street from us.
- James and I decided to check it out.
- We like Middle Eastern food.
- Plus it is so close.
We ate our lunch at a tiny table.
- In the sunshine.
- Close to the order line.
- Easy to eavesdrop.
A little rush followed us.
- Only the manager at the counter.
- Running hard.
- Yelling for more help.
It was hard to ignore the crazed pace…
- And yet one man did.
- He was a man on a mission.
- Committed to success.
Stepped up at the counter.
- Pitched the manager an “amazing advertising opportunity.”
- The manager stumbled.
- “Can’t you see we are busy?”
The advertising sales guy ignored the objection.
- He stressed the excitement of a free coupon!
- The manager’s face turned red.
- Ordered the salesman to come back later.
The ad guy stomped off.
- The manager shook his head.
- The assistant rolled his eyes.
- The next customer demanded attention.
PSST… Interrupting a lunch rush does not showcase one as an expert in building a restaurant’s business.
Makes me think of chapter leaders…how do your actions show your members you know them?
Filed under: Recruiting New Members, Savvy Leadership
