WEBVTT 1 00:00:04.200 --> 00:00:09.160 Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of performance through strong human relations, 2 00:00:09.320 --> 00:00:14.000 team building, and goal achieving. This is the seven Minute Leadership Podcast 3 00:00:14.240 --> 00:00:23.320 with your host Paul fella Aldo. Hello everyone, and welcome to the Seven 4 00:00:23.359 --> 00:00:29.800 Minute Leadership Podcast, Episode one eighty one, and let's talk about follow up 5 00:00:29.960 --> 00:00:38.359 and follow through and why it's important. So today's world is incredibly fast paced 6 00:00:38.479 --> 00:00:46.399 and very multidirectional, and distractions surround us every day and commitments can easily be 7 00:00:46.439 --> 00:00:52.439 forgotten. The art of follow up and follow through has become more critical than 8 00:00:52.479 --> 00:00:57.600 ever and this was one of the fundamental sales lessons that was hammered into me 9 00:00:57.880 --> 00:01:03.399 in my previous sales career before I got into EMS. In sales, there 10 00:01:03.520 --> 00:01:07.519 was nothing more important than follow up and follow through. So, whether you're 11 00:01:07.599 --> 00:01:15.159 striving for personal growth, building professional relationships, or aiming for leadership excellence, 12 00:01:15.719 --> 00:01:19.159 mastering these two skills can be a game changer for anyone that dives into them 13 00:01:19.480 --> 00:01:27.359 head first. Follow Up and follow through are essential ingredients for building trust incredibility 14 00:01:27.439 --> 00:01:34.599 in both personal and your professional interactions. When you consistently deliver on your promises 15 00:01:34.640 --> 00:01:41.599 and commitments, people begin to rely on you. This reliability creates that sense 16 00:01:41.640 --> 00:01:48.599 of trust which becomes the foundation for meaningful relationships in effective leadership, and by 17 00:01:48.680 --> 00:01:56.000 demonstrating your dependability, you enhance your reputation and create opportunities for growth and collaboration 18 00:01:56.159 --> 00:02:02.319 with others. Following up and following through demonstrates your commitment to effective communication. 19 00:02:02.920 --> 00:02:08.280 It shows that you value the thoughts, opinions and needs of others, and 20 00:02:08.719 --> 00:02:16.680 by actively listening, addressing concerns, and providing timely responses, you enhance communication 21 00:02:16.800 --> 00:02:24.520 channels and avoid misunderstandings. This creates an environment of open dialogue collaboration, strengthening 22 00:02:24.520 --> 00:02:34.199 relationships and enabling efficient progress towards shared goals and in any endeavor, Maintaining momentum 23 00:02:34.520 --> 00:02:40.159 is crucial for success. Following up and following through helps to sustain the energy 24 00:02:40.159 --> 00:02:46.159 and progress of your projects and initiatives. Consistently checking in on the status of 25 00:02:46.240 --> 00:02:53.599 tasks, providing necessary support, and holding yourself and others accountable ensures that these 26 00:02:53.639 --> 00:02:59.080 things keep moving forward, and by being proactive and diligent, you can overcome 27 00:02:59.120 --> 00:03:05.639 obstacles, adapt to changes, and stay focused on achieving your objectives. Follow 28 00:03:05.800 --> 00:03:13.439 Up and follow through our powerful relationship building tools, especially in a professional setting, 29 00:03:13.879 --> 00:03:16.400 when you take the time to follow up with colleagues, clients, or 30 00:03:16.439 --> 00:03:23.360 your team members, you demonstrate that you value their contributions and perspectives. This 31 00:03:23.479 --> 00:03:29.800 fosters that sense of mutual respect and appreciation, leading to stronger connections and increased 32 00:03:29.800 --> 00:03:36.159 collaboration. And by consistently following through on commitments, you build a reputation as 33 00:03:36.199 --> 00:03:43.599 someone that's reliable and dependable, attracting more opportunities and creating that positive network that 34 00:03:43.680 --> 00:03:50.759 we all need. In mastering, follow up and follow through cultivates personal accountability, 35 00:03:50.919 --> 00:03:54.879 and it fuels your growth. When you consistently hold yourself accountable for your 36 00:03:54.879 --> 00:04:01.479 promises and commitments, you develop a reputation for integrity and reliability. In this 37 00:04:01.560 --> 00:04:08.439 self discipline propels you towards achieving your goals and aspirations, and by actively following 38 00:04:08.520 --> 00:04:14.199 up on your progress and seeking feedback, you open doors for personal improvement self 39 00:04:14.240 --> 00:04:21.720 reflection, ultimately leading to continuous growth and development. Follow Up and follow through 40 00:04:21.800 --> 00:04:29.000 our essential pillars of success, enabling trust, effective communication, sustained momentum, 41 00:04:29.160 --> 00:04:34.319 stronger relationships, and personal growth. By incorporating these practices into your life, 42 00:04:34.319 --> 00:04:41.240 you position yourself as a reliable and respected individual, both personally and professionally, 43 00:04:41.720 --> 00:04:45.319 so embrace the power of follow up and follow through and unlock the door to 44 00:04:45.360 --> 00:04:50.279 remarkable achievements and leadership excellence. Remember, it's not just about starting strong, 45 00:04:50.759 --> 00:04:57.000 but also about finishing strong. This has been the seven Minute Leadership Podcast, 46 00:04:57.120 --> 00:05:00.560 and I thank you for listening. For more Paul fell Valedo podcasts, visit 47 00:05:00.680 --> 00:05:03.360 Paul falovalito dot com.