Have you ever been ghosted?
I have, and let me tell you—it's infuriating
I'm not sure about you, but ghosting drives me up the wall—especially when it comes from people who are supposedly champions of courage and leadership.
They convey what it takes to be a leader with courage but here they are not courageous themselves.
Ghosting often boils down to a fear of saying 'No.' But in trying to spare someone’s feelings, ghosting actually causes more harm—it wastes time and stalls things. A quick 'No, thanks' is all that is needed, allowing everyone to move forward without future time wasting (and emotion)."
I'm frankly sick of you ghosters out there - do yourselves a favor and be courageous and get back to people and say simply, "No thanks". How hard is that? 2 words. That show you how courageous you are and also it provides feedback to the person that is chasing you.
In sales (and let's face it, we're all in sales), I’m reaching out constantly. And if someone takes the time to pitch or follow up with me, I make sure to respond—especially if we’ve spoken directly. A simple response shows respect and saves everyone time."
What gets me is when you meet someone, they show interest or in fact want to go ahead, then they ghost - WTF?
So, to all the ghosters out there: step up, do the right thing, and respond. Being a leader means showing courage, not just when it’s easy, but when it’s uncomfortable. So if you think you're above giving someone a reply, it's time for a reality check. You know who you are.
Here's to a more courageous world, one 'No, thank you' at a time!!