If you want something done - ask don't bark!

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 7, 2009 -- Leigh Ferris has been following Dale Carnegie's principles in his book 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' and bringing readers of her blog some fascinating insights into how to succeed in business.

When I spoke to Leigh it was to ask her about her article on asking, not barking. Leigh explained that it was all too easy for people to rap off an order thinking they would get something done in double quick time. Not so it appears.

"All this does is encourage rebellion, not co-operation"

I'm sure most of us can relate to this and Leigh goes on to say that even frustrated parents sometimes shout 'tidy your room'.

Leigh says she wrote this article as so often in a workplace people forget to ask why something has or hasn't been done and instead jump straight in and start ordering people around in an effort to find a solution.

She goes on to say that she has experienced this first hand in previous jobs, but now she is working for herself in a home based Internet Marketing Business that is never going to happen again. I ask her how she can be so sure. Her reply

"I work with a fantastic team of people who respect and appreciate one another. What a difference. I'm my own boss and can now choose who I work with. They will be like minded people who want to succeed in life but not at the expense of others.

Instead our motto is to encourage others to help others and show them how. This is the foundation of building a strong team of people committed to working hard, when they want and where they want.

I love my business and the people in it. I also love the freedom of being able to work hours to suit me and never being afraid of someone ordering me about."

Certainly makes you think doesn't it. Leigh suggests the next time any of you hear an order being barked at someone you suggest there is another way of getting the job done and that maybe the person has a reason if they were to only ask. I'll certainly be thinking about how I approach people in future.

Thank you Leigh, we'll be watching out for more tips in the future. If you're keen to read more go to Leigh's website http://leighferris.biz/ where you will also find some videos to accompany her many articles.

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