By Marlys Fox
Loyalty. It’s one of those highly regarded traits that our parents and other influencers teach us. But has it become just a smidge out of style?
No, no, I’m not asking you to relive anything painful, like marriage counseling or anything like that!
This is about all things business. And that alone encompasses a big field of discussion, including:
- The employer/employee relationship.
- The relationship between buyer and seller.
- The interaction between you and your colleagues, who you might have asked a favor of, or the other way around.
Marlys Fox.
I’m suggesting the time has come to rethink, re-evaluate, reconsider and reaffirm our loyalty to those who can most likely help us succeed in business—the same people, clients, and customers who are counting on us to continue our business and personal relationships with them. Because it’s a concept that should always be top of mind, and reconsideration is warranted.
Maybe it’s the snowstorms in the East that are getting me feeling nostalgic, or underestimated, or worse. But there are times where I feel it’s a bit lacking.
I’d like my monthly Paws for Thoughts column to be an incoming missile—as well as an outgoing one. In other words, I’d really like to hear your thoughts on this overall topic. Respond to me at mfox@foxrep.com. I’ll be forever loyal to you if you do!