Opportunity Knocks
Every day opportunity knocks. Do you recognize it, allow it in and leverage the moment? Or, do you let the door close and, later, walk away thinking, “I wish I had said or done something.”
Take advantage of the breaks that come your way. Pry open those windows that are slightly ajar. For example, the next time someone makes a comment about you or your team, gather as much intelligence as you can. If they share information about organizational changes or new developments in a given functional group, listen for specifics. If they drop a hint about perceptions of you, don’t gloss over it, dig for details.
Here are a few stock phrases you can use when opportunity knocks.
- Please, tell me more.
- Say that again. I want to understand.
- I’m interested. What particulars can you share?
Good questions lead to valuable information.
