Business Behaviour- How it affects everyone around you
Hi WA Business Owners- It's Friday evening here in New Zealand and I'm a bit late doing my Friday blog as I have been pondering this one for a few days.
Business Behaviour
I specifically chose the image for this post to remind us how locking antlers does no-one any good. Someone is always bound to get hurt and usually it's not the person who threw the 1st lunge so to speak.
Live chat
When members are in live chat, please respect everyone who is in there doing their very best to help answer questions as they rapidly appear from other members who need answers. I have seen the chaos at times with numerous people asking questions and the members who are working are doing a wonderful job helping with answers from all throughout WA and from links they find, answers they already know and everything in between.
Live Chat is like Triage on a Saturday Night sometimes- Busy and you have to be on your game. SO!!!!! Whenever you go into live chat, please respect the experts helping out.
New Members
I have had a few people mention this to me and I think it's worth a mention.
Whenever we welcome New Members to WA, how about during the welcome we give them the link to the rules so when they blog about inappropriate stuff within the platform they won't suffer embarrassment when told they are spamming and also this will stop a lot of this from happening.
Also, people are often quite nervous when arriving here as it can be quite overwhelming compared to most places online. Well wishes, greetings, a large and wonderful community, live chat and all the rest that goes on and sometime members who are shy are too scared to look around inside this awesome place so maybe we could share a link other than the training to give them some places to check out in here when we are welcoming new members :)
I have seen a couple of people doing this so worth thinking about?
What do you think?
Individuals
Every person within this platform is unique. Everyone has a story, everyone has a private life. Everyone learns at their own pace and in different ways.
Some picks up the technical stuff with ease, others picks up the creative side, some are excellent writers and many are struggling with certain things along the way.
Our job is to Behave like Professionals at all times- We are Business Owners, CEO's of our online future and we all need to behave professionally if we are here in this awesome Community.
No butting heads like to rogue deer- No angry childish comments, no bullying, no disrespect for any other member in any way.
I wrote a blog about the qualities Kyle and Carson possess - Integrity, Work Ethics and a True Pay it forward platform and I am sure these 2 awesome founders do not want to read or hear about any of the negative things that are going on within WA.
Aretha - RIP
Show a little RESPECT to everyone you meet or interact with, and respect the Rules here in WA. Help others to learn what is appropriate Kindly with respect
The only reason people don't show respect for others is because they lack self-respect so "Let's show a little kindness and shine a light on everyone we meet" :) Another song-I know- Can't help myself.
And remember
And one more cos you are all awesome !!!!
have a fantastic weekend and go easy everyone
To every awesome member out there, thank you for being you :)))
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Hi Vicki,
R-E-S-P-E-C-T I think if you investigate or research this word you will find that it is one of the most important words for any business owner to learn and practice on a daily basis. But to come out and say, “please respect the experts helping out” first I’d like to point out that I fully agree with that statement. I feel it should have been, “please respect any and all members here”, we all are humans and deserve the respect that we ourselves would appreciate from others.
But I would also like to point out (not referring to you) that the little cup icon next to a member’s name by no means makes them an expert in anything, but I like to think that everyone is an expert in something many of us here are in our primes or slightly after .
This is an indicator which means we have years of experience in certain aspects of running a business (online or offline), being kind and fair to others in our lives, or something as simple as time management (for some not very simple LOL).
I and many others before me have written blogs about the problems in chat and it is sad because the concept of help being offered 24/7 is one feature that sets WA apart from so many other platforms (there are many more features). But I also feel it is one of the platforms biggest downfalls as well.
At any one given time there are tens if not hundreds of starter members or new members just sitting and watching the chat screen roll hoping to learn some additional bits of information about affiliate marketing not directly covered in the training.
When everyone plays nicely together it looks helpful and professional, and encourages the newer shyer members to get involved and possibly go premium. But on the other hand when members are rude or falsely accuse other members of doing or saying things that were never said or even telling members that a topic of interest of one member should not be discussed in chat but in a PM.
My question to those individuals, “when did Carson or Kyle appoint them the social police of chat?”. This negativity hurts the member being attacked and discourages the hundreds maybe even thousands of others that are just watching chat but not participating, from entering chat for fear they may receive the same disrespectful, rude, and very unprofessional behavior toward them.
I have only been at WA or 5 short months and have seen many very helpful members that were in chat helping on a daily basis no longer do so, or are even active in the platform anymore do to others treating them in this fashion, and I for one am one of them.
The last time I was in chat I told a member to contact their local officials to find an answer out about needing a business license or not (because it changes according to where we are conducting our businesses from). I was publicly (in chat) accused of giving about legal advice (which I never did) and scolded for giving the other member an answer to help them find the answer to their question. I was also told that other members have received write bans for the very same actions.
No one in this community deserves to be treated the way I was (I have thick skin so it did not bother me) with or without just cause it is unprofessional and should be handled in privately through PM’s. If I do wrong correct me so I learn, but just because you disagree with what or how I answered a question is unprofessional to attempt to embarrass me because of my willingness to try to help. I mean the last time I checked most of us here are adults can we at least act like we are I have seen groups of children that act more civilized than some of the actions I have seen, witnessed, or have been the recipient of, in chat.
Equally important I mentioned that I have only been at WA for 5 months, but that does not mean that just because someone has been here for two years that they should automatically assume they know more than I. I don’t know your background nor do to know mine, and unless the answer that is given to another member is wrong then no remark should be made about the answer. If you disagree with the answer there are ways of politely adding information to the answer I provided if you feel it is wrong or misleading in nature, but to attack the other person how childish.
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You also mentioned that when members are greeted in chat they should be notified of the platforms rules. I find this to be very true, I was on the platform for almost two months before I learned that posting your URL unasked for was considered as spamming someone (I of course heard about it from some of the older members that knew better). Because of my actions I was forwarded about five copies of the link to Kyle’s blog giving the rules. I now send that same link to every member when the go premium in hopes to help others be informed of the guidelines set out by the co-founders of the platform, for the platform.
I think my effort in trying to help maintain a much friendlier, professional, and helpful platform is being well accepted by these members after they upgrade; because most send me comments appreciating the information and the link. And that is why I will continue to do so until Carson or Kyle tell me other wise
To sum this up I think if will all respect each other more the community as a whole will benefit, yes people make mistakes that is part of being a human.
We will make mistakes as we move through this thing called life, but does that mean we have to be embarrassed or ridiculed for this action, NO. A simple PM letting the other person know of their mistake will benefit the platform and the community much more than scolding them in chat will ever do.
Remember more members are watching chat at any given time than there are members actually in chat having a discussion.
That’s my opinion anyways,
Calvin
Good morning Calvin
Sorry for the late reply - Just waking up here in New Zealand.
Your input is so great, thank you.
It's not only in the live chat that rudeness is apparent and you are so right, but 1000's of people are also watching the behaviour within WA and figuring out whether its a really great place to settle and grow their business and seeing rudeness of any kind is so off-putting.
Yes some of us have cups and you are right that does not mean we know it all, in fact, some of the cup holders also need to learn about many different skills, I being one of them.
My "niche" in WA is empowering and encouraging people and answering questions if I can and if I get it wrong, its because I too am human and a pm with some support is always better than being badgered in some way and this goes for everyone in here.
The Rules are important and Caron and Kyle have put them in here to keep the place Professional and Continue to have a very high standard and everyone should adhere to these rules.
No, I'm not the WA police but along with 1000's of others, I came to grow a BUSINESS and R E S P E C T is paramount in Business and as you have mentioned there are 1000's of eyes upon us every time we are here and members need to realise this and act in a grown up and professional manner at all times.
On the rules and help note Calvin, You are one of the people I have noticed that does welcome so kindly and I see you add the rules link and other cool info to help new members and this is awesome and we should all look at this moving forward as it will help new members understand from the get-go.
Calvin thanks for being you and even though you don't have a cup- you are a cup holder :))
Go easy
Vicki
Good reply. There are always a few who make it less pleasant for everyone else. I think the word "respect" is one we should all embrace and apply in our relationships on here.
Hi Fran,
I could not agree with you more, not only on the platform here but all throughout society as a whole.
Today it seems that younger generations don't feel they should have to respect anyone: its like they expect (or should I say demand) that you respect and cater to their needs and screw your own.
I guess it is up to the members to weed them out and point them out to Carson and Kyle, so they can be dealt with.
Calvin
Hi Vicki,
Thank you so much for your kind words, and the encouragement to continue to assist in making WA the best platform we can make it. The co-founders created such an outstanding platform based on a rather simple concept.
"Let the people that have walked the walk lead those that are beginning to embark on the same journey" or as they call it pay it forward!
I feel that we (the members here at WA) are all the police of the platform. It is up to us to make sure the integrity and continued efforts of everyone involved allows for this platform to operate and conduct itself at.
And as you mentioned, a professional and higher standard of conduct; one of the main concepts that sets WA apart from any other platform on the internet today.
We all come from different walks of life and areas of the globe this makes us very unique, because it offers everyone of us the opportunity to learn from each other in our own ways and to the extent we wish to learn.
So even if a member thinks they are doing good for the community by correcting someone, it still can be conducted in a professional and respectful manner (in my opinion at least).
I also enjoy our engagements because I feel that they are respectful and professional examples of how, what , and where things can be changed or slightly altered within ourselves.
In turn this will make this outstanding platform even better for all that come to explore the opportunities to build or enhance an existing business to create financial success online.
Thanks again for your efforts to always improve!
Calvin
Thank you Vicki. I've only had two bad experiences on WA. Unfortunately I had to unfollow both as they were harrassing me at a time in my life when so simply don't need it. I think it simply all comes down to respect, if we respect each other we won't want to hurt others feelings. Jom
Respect for others shows self-respect is there Jim, and I am sorry you experienced this as you are a good kind man and you are always so respectful here in WA
I value you :)
Go easy my friend and thanks for stopping by and reading this blog
Vicki
Hi Vick,
This is a very timely post in this global community. It seems that a lot are growing up or have grown up without that sense of self-awareness. The points you made are definitely much needed for us all to self-reflect and remember why we are all here. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us and reminding us of the important things as being new or seasoned professionals.
Chris
Hi Chris and good to connect with you here in WA
Yes, I hope it is read by a lot of members and yes we are here to business build and be professional in our behaviour and thank you for your support and for taking the time to read this blog
Enjoy your weekend coming up and go easy
Vicki
Hi Vick,
A beautifully written post as always. Yes so very true in what you say. Live chat can be feisty. Some people can be so rude and some others maybe think we just dive in like they do and we do what we want.
I find that kind of sad. Its taken me 2 years to be a successful me well Actually it took me less but I think a two years is for the time I have spent on this platform.
I never even dared commit to anything here meaning interacting or popping in live chat until my 8th month. I was way to busy getting my head around building out my business. Learning everything.
I have always brought my children up with Manners.
Manners cost nothing. I am also a great believer in kindness. Well as I always tell my kids Kindness kills. It can be sure way to shut some body up. I am a feisty person and its trait I am known for in my family. I will say it as it is and I wont do all that speaking behind peoples backs.
However, Vick Like you say this is our online Businesses and I am Sure of One thing I am the Ceo of mine. So That is great point to think about. When I feel myself getting hot headed.
I think its an awesome Idea of directing people newbies and not newbies straight to the rules and regulations. So that is a brilliant idea too Vick.
Anyway' s your posts are always awesome. So are you. You are a fabulous lady. I am proud to know you here.
Thank you Vick.
Debs :)))
Hi Debs
You may be feisty but you are also a genuinely kind soul who has helped me a lot along the way.
I see all that goes on in the community and live chat and felt this needed sharing tonight.
Thanks for your input re sharing the rules with people as we sure do get a lot of junk posted and if people know what is and isn't appropriate a lot more time can be spent helping people grow their business which is the main reason we are all here.
Thanks for your support Debs I really appreciate it and don't forget- You rock Ms Ambassador :)))
Vick
I wished I could do a massive heart emoji here vick. Thank you so much. You are also someone who supports me in so many ways. What would I do without you. I hate that feisty me.
It can also be tiring what we do. Not the Ambassador side neither. I actually love to help as I know you do and so do many others. I wont be battled by these kind of people.
Lets hope that rule you mention becomes a big factor here in all our lives. That would be an amazing step.
Your brilliant thank you
xoxo
P.S you rock too. :)) xoxo
I haven't seen this rudeness yet; is it that pervasive in chat? It's true I haven't gone into chat too much, being a newbie too. Yowza, But I'm not sure that if there is such stuff going on, why Kyle and Carson wouldn't want to know about it and take the necessary steps to deal with it. I mean, it's also true that people should let insults flow off them like water off a duck's back, in the main. I don't think there is a single forum out there that won't have it's share of people in bad moods spreading them around :) cheers.
Yes its a shame it happens and perhaps those people should take a quiet stroll to regain their ability to show respect when in a business platform Marc
Thanks for stopping by and keep on growing that biz
Vicki
Hi, Marc,
Let's just say Kyle and Carson are aware of what goes on. Like you say this happens every where in any business in an office or a platform. Its always going to be around. :)
Hi Edwina and welcome aboard here in WA
you are relatively new and this may be a little odd for you to read about however when we spend a lot of time helping out n the community we see lots of strange things :)) and a few people are feeling hurt by some bad behaviour so I thought a blog might help members realise its a place of business not a place to be unkind in any way
WA is awesome and I love it here and I'm sure you will too
It is the best place ever to build your online future and i wish you all the best along the way
Great to see you commenting as well :)
Thank you
Vicki
Thanks, Vickic3 it is always great to read various subjects, it helps us to know what to do as a new member and during our journey while growing.
It sure does Edwina and I am here if you ever need help as are the awesome community of members
Vicki
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Hi Vicki,
I know you have been thinking about this post for some time now. You have done an excellent job writing it and getting your message across.
I too have been treated badly. It was mostly when I was just 1-2 months old (a baby)(I'm a toddler now). So sad because I believe there are people here who believe it is their job to get the newbies in line so to speak.
It is, however, our job to show kindness and help those in need and welcome new members with open arms.
With this said I feel that we may never change some people. They want to be mean and believe they have the right to do so. But we can make WA a better place by overriding those rude persons with kindness and a true example of professionalism and integrity.
You are a living example of this. So together let us kindly stomp out the misbehaving, rude, disrespectful people here on this incredibly amazing platform.
I love your idea of giving a link of the rules to new members. I so wish someone would have done this for me.
With all my love and respect
Laura
Hi Laura,
Yes, new arrivals need this help so they know the boundaries before they make mistakes and get hammered for them.
Every Business platform has rules and we all need to abide by them.
Along with 1000's of others, I came to build a business online and I spend many hours within the community daily and see every dynamic of what is going on and it is so childlike sometimes and if I had just arrived and didn't know how it is an amazing platform, sometimes I would think I'd come to the wrong place.
We are all different and we all have different skill levels on different subjects and we should all be respected and treated with kindness at all times.
Calvin mentioned something great- If a mistake is made, pm the member instead of putting them down publically and having seen and experienced this 1st hand as you have, I think this a great idea
Thank you, Laura, for being the beautiful soul you are and thank you for your love and support
With my love and respect to you always
Vicki
True, true and true Vicki.
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