Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of performance through strong human relations,
team building, and goal achieving. This is the seven Minute Leadership Podcast
with your host Paul fella Aldo. Hello everyone, and welcome to the Seven
Minute Leadership Podcast, Episode one eighty one, and let's talk about follow up
and follow through and why it's important. So today's world is incredibly fast paced
and very multidirectional, and distractions surround us every day and commitments can easily be
forgotten. The art of follow up and follow through has become more critical than
ever and this was one of the fundamental sales lessons that was hammered into me
in my previous sales career before I got into EMS. In sales, there
was nothing more important than follow up and follow through. So, whether you're
striving for personal growth, building professional relationships, or aiming for leadership excellence,
mastering these two skills can be a game changer for anyone that dives into them
head first. Follow Up and follow through are essential ingredients for building trust incredibility
in both personal and your professional interactions. When you consistently deliver on your promises
and commitments, people begin to rely on you. This reliability creates that sense
of trust which becomes the foundation for meaningful relationships in effective leadership, and by
demonstrating your dependability, you enhance your reputation and create opportunities for growth and collaboration
with others. Following up and following through demonstrates your commitment to effective communication.
It shows that you value the thoughts, opinions and needs of others, and
by actively listening, addressing concerns, and providing timely responses, you enhance communication
channels and avoid misunderstandings. This creates an environment of open dialogue collaboration, strengthening
relationships and enabling efficient progress towards shared goals and in any endeavor, Maintaining momentum
is crucial for success. Following up and following through helps to sustain the energy
and progress of your projects and initiatives. Consistently checking in on the status of
tasks, providing necessary support, and holding yourself and others accountable ensures that these
things keep moving forward, and by being proactive and diligent, you can overcome
obstacles, adapt to changes, and stay focused on achieving your objectives. Follow
Up and follow through our powerful relationship building tools, especially in a professional setting,
when you take the time to follow up with colleagues, clients, or
your team members, you demonstrate that you value their contributions and perspectives. This
fosters that sense of mutual respect and appreciation, leading to stronger connections and increased
collaboration. And by consistently following through on commitments, you build a reputation as
someone that's reliable and dependable, attracting more opportunities and creating that positive network that
we all need. In mastering, follow up and follow through cultivates personal accountability,
and it fuels your growth. When you consistently hold yourself accountable for your
promises and commitments, you develop a reputation for integrity and reliability. In this
self discipline propels you towards achieving your goals and aspirations, and by actively following
up on your progress and seeking feedback, you open doors for personal improvement self
reflection, ultimately leading to continuous growth and development. Follow Up and follow through
our essential pillars of success, enabling trust, effective communication, sustained momentum,
stronger relationships, and personal growth. By incorporating these practices into your life,
you position yourself as a reliable and respected individual, both personally and professionally,
so embrace the power of follow up and follow through and unlock the door to
remarkable achievements and leadership excellence. Remember, it's not just about starting strong,
but also about finishing strong. This has been the seven Minute Leadership Podcast,
and I thank you for listening. For more Paul fell Valedo podcasts, visit
Paul falovalito dot com.