Lion and the mouse - from a sales perspective
Principles are often best shared by means of a story or analogy. Here's one that offers depth to the value of individuals and how the fruits of networking are but a fringe benefit of what really matters: Caring for others!
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Some time after the Lion was caught in a trap. Tied down by strong ropes the Mouse heard the Lion's roar. Coming to its rescue and seeing the sad plight in which the Lion was, immediately it went up to him and soon gnawed away the ropes that bound the King of the Beasts.
When freed, the Mouse said to the Lion: "You ridiculed the idea of my ever being able to help you, expecting to receive from me no repayment for your favor; now you know that it is possible for even a Mouse to con benefits on a Lion."
From a sales perspective, Aesop provides us with a great number of lessons. Some of these may be:
- Never abuse power when you are in a position to do so. Only realize your position allows you to offer mercy you yourself need more than whoever you are offering it to.
- Never be intimidated by the power or authority of others. Only realize that some time in the future roles may be reversed.
- People have value regardless of who they are. Positions have no impact on success in the long run,
- ...but you never know who's who around the next bend.
- Ignore every indication of relative importance among humans,
- ...but maintain a clear view of how the world around you perceives rank and importance.
It is when you rise above, that you begin to grow your ability to influence influential people, becoming one yourself.
I found a charming multimedia presentation on the Lion and the mouse fable. Maybe you'll enjoy it as much as I did?
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