Six Qualities Of Exceptional Business Partners
When considering investing time and money with vendors or clients, do yourself a favor and look closely for these six qualities:
1. Trustworthiness: Does the person do what they say they will do? Do you have confidence that the person is authentic and cares about your interests in the final outcome?
2. Good communicator: Nothing spells frustration faster than someone who does not return calls and emails, or does but provides the barest of details on a project or leaves out critical information. Can the person explain what he’s thinking in a clear and concise manner?
3. Shared vision or goal: Can you agree on what the outcome of a project will look like? The ability to work in tandem toward the same goal is critical to good partnerships.
4. Highly motivated: Does the person share your passion for giving a project 100 percent? Will the person go the extra mile and do whatever it takes to make it successful? Look for drivers who can move the project forward.
5. Problem solver: If the first method or option doesn’t work, will the person take the initiative to look for alternative solutions to solve problems and overcome challenges? If not, you may end up at a dead end.
6. Team player: Will the person listen to what other people say or bring to the project? Will the person work cooperatively with other members of the team toward a common goal?
