Because of human nature, we must do all we can do to fight negativity. Because most people on the outside do not have a true understanding of SFI, our new PSAs often are discouraged by their friends and loved ones to do this business. Because of what other companies have done, people suspect SFI of being crooked. Negativity abounds in the uninformed world around our PSAs.
Therefore it is necessary to prepare yourself as a sponsor and as a team leader to deal with negativity before you have sponsored even one affiliate. Oops, too late, you say? Then start right now.
Build a circle of positivity around yourself. Start with your profile photos both at SFI and at other web sites. Look at what you are using now. It should be a current photo of you, not your child, spouse or dog. Some photos are clear, have good lighting, and show your facial features like a passport ID. But there is no smile, friendliness, or personality showing. And some are so shaded that your face can not even be seen, or blurred because of bright sunshine. And look at your clothing. Are you dressed too formal or too informal? Do the colors grab attention?
You want their first impression of you to be as one they can trust, someone who will treat them in a friendly way, and someone who is comfortable with this business.
Next look at both of your welcome letters, the one they get VP for reading from the To Do List, and the one you personally send out as a separate personal email. If your routinely send out a follow-up to your private welcome, then look at that one, too. You are looking to edit these letters so they will be upbeat, full of hope but not promises, and generally leading them into a positive attitude. They will duplicate you. So always send positivity down to your team members. Take every opportunity to send praises down to your team.
Any negativity on your part must be sent only to your upline. There is a solution for every question and problem. Your upline will teach you how to find it.
Answer all questions that your team asks as quickly as possible. Don't let them have time to think negative thoughts about your leadership. Different words can say the same thing but show different emotions. Always use uplifting words that bring good feelings as they are read.
Eventually, those affiliates who persevere will take on positive attitudes and you will find that the team is easier to lead.
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Because of human nature, we must do all we can do to fight negativity. Because most people on the outside do not have a true understanding of SFI, our new PSAs often are discouraged by their friends and loved ones to do this business. Because of what other companies have done, people suspect SFI of being crooked. Negativity abounds in the uninformed world around our PSAs.
Therefore it is necessary to prepare yourself as a sponsor and as a team leader to deal with negativity before you
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