Scheduled vs. non Scheduled out of the blue calls?
There are always exceptions but in today’s day and age where we are all wearing multiple hats…a scheduled call is the best way to use everyone’s time in the best way.
There is a certain type of person who just has to call you on impulse and refuses to put something on the calendar.
I find this disrespectful and really just not a great way to create long lasting mutually beneficial relationships.
If a proposed data/time is not given for a call….It could also be an indicator that the other person is really not that eager or serious to speak with you.
When you schedule calls you…
– show the other person you respect them and their time
– show the person your respect YOUR own time
– shows the other person you are serious and want to speak with them
– provides an opportunity to narrow down agendas
– provides opportunity to prepare for the conversation
If you call out of the blue…. then leave a detailed voicemail with what you would like to speak about and provide dates/times for a conversation.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this? Am I being too sensitive?
Thom and I discuss this topic further.
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