Timing is everything!

A little cafe opened down the street from us.

• James and I decided to check it out.
• We like Middle Eastern food.
• Plus it is so close.

We ate our lunch at a tiny table.

• In the sunshine.
• Close to the order line.
• Easy to eavesdrop.

A little rush followed us.

• Only the manager at the counter.
• Running hard.
• Yelling for more help.

It was hard to ignore the crazed pace…

• And yet one man did.
• He was a man on a mission.
• Committed to success.

Stepped up at the counter.

• Pitched the manager an “amazing advertising opportunity.”
• The manager stumbled.
• “Can’t you see we are busy?”

The advertising sales guy ignored the objection.

• He stressed the excitement of a free coupon!
• The manager’s face turned red.
• Ordered the salesman to come back later.

The ad guy stomped off.

• The manager shook his head.
• The assistant rolled his eyes.
• The next customer demanded attention.

PSST… Interrupting a lunch rush does not showcase one as an expert in building a restaurant’s business.

Makes me think of chapter leaders…how do your actions show your members you know them?

Originally posted @ Cynthia D'Amour on Leadership and Life