Enthusiasm Sells

Enthusiasm is contagious and can ensure any idea, plan or project has a far greater chance of success. Managers and leaders sometimes lose sight of the fact that they are in the sales business as well. We all have to sell ideas to our team, our colleagues and to our clients when managing accounts.

What we sometimes forget is what the great sales person has learnt and constantly practices the ability to demonstrate enthusiasm through their behaviour any where and at any time. 5 of these behaviours are:

Delete yes but from your language

There are few words more disheartening after you have presented an idea than your manager or director starting their sentence with yes but. The implication is that for all your work the person you are speaking to has already found an alternative and will run through it next.

Next time you hear a new idea start off with some good questions like thats great how did you come up with this idea? or Could you summarise that idea for me on one page, its a great idea and I want to make sure I understand it fully

Thaw out the ice man

Some managers think that it is professional to act in a cool and detached manner. When selling your idea to the board or your team act in a warm and enthusiastic manner. You have a much better chance of success if you are passionate and demonstrate it.

Dont take yourself too seriously

Sales people understand that often the best way to win support is to be a little self depreciating. We often make the mistake as managers and leaders of being a touch too earnest. Loosen that collar and relax!

Be in the room

Enthusiastic people give the room their full attention. Make sure you stay focused on what you are listening to or presenting.

Remember as the photographer said smile!

Smiling is the most obvious sign we can give that we are passionate about our idea. So next time you go into a meeting beam that smile from the outset and show everyone how great your idea is!

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