Tackles are big men who like to hit other big men. A tackle dares people to move him out of the way. They don’t. Tackles stand their ground, occupy blockers, and captures any ballcarrier that comes within grabbing distance.
As a business person, whether you are part of a corporation or a soloprenuer, there are always people and things to tackle. Maybe we can take a lesson from pro football on how to handle roadblocks in our way.
Which of the following is in your way right now that you need to tackle in your business?
Do you have a difficult client that requires more of your attention than you have time to give?
Is your company’s bank account running toward the sideline?
Are you having trouble maintaining a work/life balance?
Are you confronted with naysayers who slam your every effort?
1. A tackle stands his ground. Don’t allow pushy clients to hog your time or demand constant discounts. You can be tactful but firm and simply state to your clients, “It’s my company policy to…or to not….”
2. A tackle occupies his blockers. Do you have blockers in the form of well-meaning or not so well meaning family members or friends? Occupy the negative space they provide with a positive word or encouraging email back to them. Consistently do this and the blockers will either change or find another target to block.
3. A tackle captures any ballcarrier that comes within grabbing distance. Do you need to capture new clients? Go after them with a professional vengeance. Do you need high quality vendors? Grab them from referrals – they will thank you. If small thinkers come within grabbing distance to you, capture them with your positivity and tenacity.
4. A tackle slams his opponent to the ground once he catches him. If your bank account is running toward the sideline, slam it by gaining some quick financial wins – make a killer offer to your present clients. Slam your melancholy days by writing down all the progress you’ve made thus far with your business. List all the things you’ve learned and how you’ve grown as a business person.
Roadblocks are an inevitable part of business. How you tackle those roadblocks will pave the way to a more powerful you. Observing how tackles handle their opponents teaches you how to stand, occupy, capture, and slam them – de-power (my own word) them so you can move on to the next play in your business.
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