Know Your Partner (Part 2)
“If you can phone him, don’t write; if you can see him, don’t phone.”
An old sage in business told me:
“If there is a misunderstanding with your partner, or even the possibility of a misunderstanding on an issue, if you can phone, and discuss it, then do not write. And if there is an opportunity to see the person, then don’t, phone or write to them; go and see them.”
As I have said before, you cannot get big, and successful in business, without an ability to forge strong partnerships. The most important thing, in business is to “know your partner”. You must understand their character, their strengths, and their weaknesses. You must understand their aspirations and hopes. And even with all this, misunderstandings will emerge, and there may be a possibility of a misunderstanding. The moment this happens, do not fire off an SMS, or an email. Look for an opportunity, as soon as possible, to “talk, face to face.” Do it straight away. And when you do meet, listen to what the other person has to say, first.
And finally, remember what the bible teaches:
“You cannot be right and reconciled, at the same time.”
