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The honest truth from clients, which consultants can't afford to ignore.

Clive Griffiths
Clive Griffiths

The honest truth from clients, which consultants can't afford to ignore:
Critical feedback from clients is invaluable.

It isn’t just a gift … it’s a mirror.

Use it to:
↳ build resilience
↳ reveal your blind spots
↳ strengthen your relationships.

This week ask for and welcome client critique.

It’ll probably reveal a home truth.
Something you don’t notice, but clients see all the time.

You’ll be surprised what you learn about:
↳ habits
↳ mannerisms
↳ patterns of behaviour

It may be an ouch! Hard to accept.
Ask for an expanded view and listen anyway.

Then use what you learn that’s useful.
Listen, adapt, and grow stronger.

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Clive Griffiths

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