What’s on the iPod: The Unicorn by Holcombe Waller<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What a treat! Cathy Miller of Simply Stated Business has offered up today’s post, which is a great look at the writer’s attitude turned around. Thank you, Cathy, for such a neat post!<\/p>\n

Danger Ahead: Do As I Say Not As I Do<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

By Cathy Miller<\/em><\/strong>There is a belief that the traits we dislike in others are traits we possess as well. It may be the reason we find it so easy to spot them in others.<\/p>\n

The do as I say, not as I do philosophy may be an accepted parenting mantra (raise your hand if your parents ever said that to you) but, it’s not a great approach in business. Yet, I would bet we all fall prey to it on occasion. Hey, we’re human – it’s okay.<\/p>\n

If you can spot the danger signs of this philosophy, you can nip it in the bud before it sabotages your freelance writing business.<\/p>\n

Do As I Say Deadline<\/strong> – Written deadlines are great tools for keeping a project on track. They ensure everyone is on the same page and they set expectations before the start of the assignment.<\/p>\n

Not As I Do<\/strong> – Sure the unexpected happens. But, if you as a freelance writer consistently miss deadlines, how can you criticize a client who does the same?<\/p>\n

Do As I Say Passion<\/strong> – Passion is a wonderful motivator. When you believe in your abilities or your writing assignment, it shows. Your clients appreciate and pay for your experience, but your passion is what inspires them to keep coming back for more.<\/p>\n

Not As I Do<\/strong> – When that passion turns into preaching, you are setting yourself up for a fall. Did you ever wonder why it is you cannot write a post about typos without falling victim to one or two? I like to think it’s God’s great equalizer. A holier than thou attitude will leave you at the altar of rejection. Can I have an Amen?<\/p>\n

Do As I Say Professionalism<\/strong> – A simple explanation of professionalism is respect – respect for each other’s time, opinions, and work.<\/p>\n

Not As I Do<\/strong> – So you hate when your client is late for a scheduled call. And you really hate when they won’t listen to you or they talk over you in meetings. Are you sure the pot is not calling the kettle black? Do you always ask your client if they have the time to discuss the assignment? Do you always listen with an open mind and a closed mouth? If your client feels respected, chances are they will respect you right back.<\/p>\n

Sometimes when you see traits you dislike in clients, those traits reflect back in your own mirror. Look for these danger signs because I say so, not because I do. Wait, was that right? My mirror is a bit fogged.<\/p>\n

What traits have you caught?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Cathy Miller has a business writing blog at Simply stated business,<\/a> a health care blog at Simply stated health care<\/a> and her personal blog, millercathy: A Baby Boomer’s Second Life<\/a>.
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