Good Evening,
How’s everything going?
When was the last time you looked around at the people in your life and asked them that?
(Or when was the last time someone asked you that?)
Far too often we take the people in our life for granted and have no idea what is going on in their life and someone taking the time to ask them how they are doing could be the tiny act of kindness they need at that moment. This is something you should do because it can and does really help people…
…but there are some benefits as well.
The first is, its very interesting to see the way people react and can teach a lot about psychology. Some people become defensive, or suspicious, or think you need something. Some people the dam breaks instantly and they unload. Some people barely reply. Some people think YOU actually need to talk and will use it as a chance to ask you how its going.
…and a wide variety of other responses.
Growing your understanding of people is important to any business model.
The other thing that happens is if you talk to someone you have a professional relationship with this can often lead to a conversation that will benefit your business. You may find they have a problem they haven’t told you about, or they have an idea they haven’t brought up and so on… it can lead to all sorts of positive directions that can benefit your business. All of that of course is secondary though… the real reason is that we have to take care of the people that matter too us, personally and professionally, now more than ever. So take a few minutes this week, and message everyone you care about and simply ask them…
How’s everything going?
You both probably need it.
Best,
CMW