In his book of the same name Dr. Henry Cloud describes 3 types of “necessary ending” in all types of relationship… using the analogy of a rose bush.
Cloud says that consistent “pruning” of sub-optimal relationships (branches) is absolutely necessary in order to foster personal and professional growth (a healthy rose bush).
Of course, there are clear similarities between Cloud’s rose bush and the relationships you have with your clients.
We all know we must remove ourselves from toxic or destructive personal relationships (right? RIGHT?!) and the same goes for client relationships that have completely broken down for whatever reason.
But what about the client relationships that are just… well… ok.
So so.
Ticking along.
Neither good (profitable AND personally/professionally fulfilling) or bad.
Henry identifies three parts of the rose bush that ALL need to be gotten rid of…
Often you have to say goodbye to the good in order to say hello to the great…
So… what branches do you need to prune in your business before the month is out?
Ashley is a senior digital marketing specialist at JTN Group in London where she plans and executes high-ROI digital media and PR campaigns for B2B clients in high-growth industries including Fintech, Commercial Property, and Manufacturing. Read more about JTN Group.
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