Have you ever noticed that some people respond better to text messages as opposed to email? Or perhaps you know people who like a phone call over a text message? Or maybe they’re response rate is much better through twitter than email?
In today’s world, if I want to communicate with you, I can do it a number of ways.
The thing is, how I choose to communicate with you is going to have a large impact on how you respond to me.
Everyone has their own preferred methods of communication. And your job is to find out what they are.
Some of the athletes I look after work best on quick, short text messages. Others prefer email. Others like a call. Understanding their communication preferences makes my job a lot easier. And all I had to do was ask.
Most people don’t ask. Whether it be high profile athletes you manage, family or friends, people play a game of trial and error to see what works best.
Life’s too short for trial and error. Ask the question. Doit. And communicate better.
