Ever wonder why so many salespeople play golf? What is it about the game that draws them? Could it be the opportunity to take a swing at an inanimate object and send it two or three times farther than Ryan Howard’s longest home run or Michael Vick’s longest pass down field? Or, could it be a more than that?
A round of golf can show you whether your future partner counts each of his or her strokes. How does your key employee handles adversity and success? When things don’t go their way, does your best vendor give excuses or take responsibility? Are they courteous? Do they have a plan for their warm-up or pre-shot routine? These are just some of the many lessons golf teaches millions of “students” every day. Golf is the sport of business because…
- Golf Reveals Character – What are you looking for? Employees who “get” your vision. Customers who know, like, and trust you. Vendors who take your call in times of difficulty. Golf is a great way for each of these groups to reveal who they are and how they will support you. Grab a few and play a round this week. You’ll learn lots.
- Golf Develops Character – What do your employees need to do to get to the next level? Perhaps your team needs to work more closely together, better communications, or leadership. Golf-based team building exercises help communicate both what changes are needed and how best to implement them. Draw your team together to draw upon each other.
- Golf Rewards Achievement – Taking time to celebrate lets your group understand you appreciate what they’ve accomplished. Why not make a tee time for your team to play a round?
You’ve invested a lot of time and money in your game; isn’t it time you ask the game to work for you?
