3 Traits of Difficult Network Members and How to Guide Them
By NETWORK. LEAD. EXCHANGE.
Identifying traits of difficult network members is key to changing those members. Network Lead Exchange helps build group harmony with tips regarding these particular members.
Everyone has an experience with someone who is difficult. Whether it’s personal or professional, some people have the gift of handling difficult people while others struggle. Keen observers of behavior notice patterns in difficult people. These patterns relate back to individual character traits. Therefore, savvy network leaders and entrepreneurs can recognize these traits and ameliorate problems before they arise.
The Unnecessary “Why Guy”
Some people are willing to accept rules and procedures on face value, while others constantly need justification. If someone joins a network and starts questioning the rationale behind the rules, there are a few solutions. The first is when explaining rules and procedures, pre-emptively explain the rationale. Another is to dispassionately explain the why. Often, the “why guy” is trying to see what gets a rise out of someone. Once they find there’s no emotion behind the rules, they’re likely to keep their head down and be a part of the group.
The Tit for Tat Guy
If there’s a person who knows how many referrals each person has given and how many different people have received, it’s this guy. He’s the one constantly grousing about not getting as many referrals as someone else. It seems like this behavior is hard to ameliorate, but the best way to neutralize the tit for tat guy’s complaints is to keep the giving and receiving of referrals private. This should be part of the rules. Naturally, some businesses are more compatible than others. If the tit for tat guy complains about referrals, the best remedy is listening to their concerns. Often, they’re just frustrated and need to vent.
The Overwhelmer
This person has a big personality, and often the big personality results from insecurity. The need to overcompensate is why they talk loudly and make a spectacle of themselves. Other members are reticent to refer customers to the overwhelmer because of the bumper car nature of their conduct. The best thing to do with an overwhelmer is spend time with them and empathize. They’re looking for an audience because in their way, they feel overlooked. The more secure they feel, the less likely they are to hijack an event.
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