You’re most welcomed.

..and, Deb, there is a saying about those you meet on the way up are the same folks you meet on the way down. (…or, perhaps, the same folks you meet on the way — out!) ‘Nuff said. ~;->

In addition, there’s a very old and simple maxim that, for me, sums up a lot (if not all) of this – Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. There’s no expectation of buzz words like “value,” “return,” “business,” etc. Simply – treat others as you’d like to be treated.

I look forward, with anticipation, to your next installment, Pete. Good on Jason for having the good sense to go for, at least, one more part.

Cheers!

Jessan

Thanks for reminding us about human decency, courtesy, and the value of both in enriching our lives. It makes me wonder if interviewers and recruiters who leave candidates hanging for days, weeks, or an eternity for the gift of a post-conversation/post-interview decision — any decision — ever think that the candidate may be someone they’ll meet again one day? Perhaps as their new boss or team member — with a long memory! ‘Love is the Killer App’ and ‘The Power of Nice’ are business book best sellers for a reason!

Steve, I agree with you completely. It is indeed important that we treat everyone with respect. I think that if your motivation is solely based on your own interests, your transparency will show through. People are generally too smart for that.

By the same token, though, you can’t be afraid to do something nice for someone to earn that respect from them. When you’ve done that, people are far more responsive and open to helping you in return. There can certainly be a fine line between “I’m doing this so I can get something out of someone” and “I’m doing this so I can earn respect”.

Jason has been kind enough to agree to a second article of mine to appear in this space next week that goes deeper into my thoughts on that and how, as an example, our relationship has quickly developed into something that is mutually equitable because we both took time to earn that respect with one another.

It is important that we treat everyone with respect. Many people have given me the same advice: you never know who someone will become, or who they might know. My only caveat is that our motivation for treating others with respect should not come from what we might potentially gain from them. Rather, we should respect people simply because we recognize their inherent worth and value as a human being.

Thanks again.

While the squeaky wheel may get the oil; it’s the “courtesy of reply” (in whatever form that takes) that receives the well-remembered and appreciated extension of kindness(es) in return.

Congratulations (again), Jason, for your excellent choice for your first “guest blogger”. Kudos, Pete, for a well-written and good reminder of the two-way and long lasting value a “simple grace.”

Cheers!

Jessan