Life would be a lot easier if we didn’t have to deal with people, right? Face it, as photographers, we are in the people business. Our job is people-centric, making them smile, making them look fantastic in portraits, making them happy in the hopes that they will refer us to all of their friends. With some clients (or vendors), they make our jobs easier. Others…well, not so much.
In those instances, you have to grit your teeth (most of the time), do the job you were hired to do and all with a smile on your face. In the following CreativeLive video clip, ‘behavioral investigator’ and author, Vanessa Van Edwards talks about 4 types of difficult personality types and how to communicate with them (without smacking them across the head). The video is only a minute and a half long, but the information will helps you identify those difficult personalities that make you want to pull your (or their) hair out.
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Which of the 4 types have you encountered today?
1. The Downers
Tip: Shift the conversation to neutral or positive topics
2. The Better Thans
Tip: Remember that they are insecure and need a bit of patience and love
3. The Passives
Tip: Find their spark by asking about their personal projects
4. The Tanks
Tip: Set your boundaries clearly
Vanessa has a CreativeLive class coming up on Sept 24 to help you master your people skills. Register now here for the free live class.
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