When was the last time you check your attitude at the door?

Hello Everyone:

How often do you check your attitude prior to seeing your prospects or clients/customer? Probably you do not do this often enough or may not even be aware of this. That’s why I tell my clients to check their attitude at the door prior to seeing their prospects or clients/customers.

Now, what does all this mean? Here is an example- One day, I was running late to a network meeting and on my way up the elevator I met another women.  I asked her if she was on her way up to the meeting. She looked at me and said yes for she did not seem too excited. It was as if it was so painful for her to be there. There was a presentation after the cocktail mixer. Prior to the presentation, I went up to her again to introduce myself and asked her if everything was all right with her for she seemed distracted. Well, she said she had so much work to do and did not want to be here. Since, I picked up her non-verbal cues at the elevator and then getting confirmation when I spoke to her later. How is this portrayed if she was in front of a prospect or client/customer? She probably lose a viable potential client/customer and that sale went out the door.

Prior to seeing a prospect or client/customer always check your attitude. If you are in a bad mood or upset, take sometime to recompose yourself and then see your client. This interaction will be off to great start. Rather than being upset or annoyed, your clients/customers will see those emotions right on your face and that may not look too good. Sometimes when one is upset, they also tend to take it out on others.

How often do you check out your attitude?