I have spent some of my day studying "The Golden Rule of Personal Selling." As some of you may or may not know....I decided to further my studies to enhance my sales capabilities. My chapter of study today revolves around an interesting topic that is very familiar.
The author's definition of The Golden Rule of Personal Selling: “The Golden Rule of Personal Selling refers to the sales philosophy of unselfishly treating others as you would like to be treated.”
The author also included several "world" examples of the above concept. Take a look:
1) "This is the sum of duty; do naught unto others what you would have them do to you." - Hindu Mahabharata 5:1517
2)"Do not do to others what you would not like yourself." - Confucius Analects 12:2
3)"Hurt not others in the way you yourself would find hurtful." - The Buddhist Udana Varga 5:1
4)"That which is hateful to you do not do unto your neighbor. The rest is commentary." - Rabbi Hillel
5)"Do to others as you would have them do to you." - The Christian Bible Matthew 7:12
Interesting enough, all the passages above must be carefully interpreted in BOTH personal and professional relationships. It is easy to say ....do for ME, and then I will do for YOU. Reciprocity is not the "Golden Rule" concept and should not be our main focus. Funny how something you learn as a child can be linked to so many areas of one's life.
Family & Friends...be happy, be positive, be thoughtful, and wish well to others.....even customers. :)
Love to you all,
Denise
2 comments:
What studies are you pursuing and from where, Denise? ..and the job offer? The Bible has and still does contain the way to have a fulfilled, happy life. Other people say the same thing in different ways, but they are the same truths. The reminder to treat others as we would like to be treated has been a little harder for me this first week of school. Pray for me as I try to be an example to those who have no example. Love, Mom H
We sing this verse often--as much for me to remember as for the kids. It's funny--I was telling Michael last night that when my own voice sounds frustrated or rude, I hear the same tone come out of the kids. I've prayed a lot lately for complete joy and peace every day in every situation. I have really enjoyed some simple moments lately--sitting on the ground playing trains, snuggling for longer than usual at nap-time, etc.
Denise, I often see God at work in you in what I think are miraculous ways. I know He is using you not only at home with your family, but also in a professional capability. I am always eager to see how you are touching lives with God's perfect love! Thank you for being such a beautiful example for me.
Love, Nancy
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