Are there three words that can potent such doom when strung together as “let’s do coffee?” Ok, yes, there are lot of three-word phrases that come to mind, but on today’s WorkplaceYP, Mike and John are focusing on those three words. Coffee isn’t just for closers. It is an easy way to build your professional […]
Are there three words that can potent such doom when strung together as “let’s do coffee?”
Ok, yes, there are lot of three-word phrases that come to mind, but on today’s WorkplaceYP, Mike and John are focusing on those three words. Coffee isn’t just for closers. It is an easy way to build your professional network while also taking in some instant caffeine.
In this “quickie” episode, Mike and John talk about the issue of when to say no to coffee or other networking entreaties when the person asking you really isn’t that interesting to you. Yes, it happens so what can you do?
Some notes to augment your experience
Determine what the real reason you were asked for
Are you being sold to?
Be direct – “What do you want to meet about?”
Know the terms – Who, what, where, when and why
How long will the meeting last?
A way to say no is asking them to say yes
Turn the ask back onto them
Transfer meeting to phone or email
Set dedicated meeting time slots
Set up “Office hours”Don’t let anyone rule your calendar
Just say no
5 Takeaways