Enrollment

If you want to enroll me
In what you are doing,
Or convince me
Of the validity
Of your cause,
Then you should
Refrain from doing
Any of the following,
Because these methods
Don’t work for me,
And probably not
For most others as well.
Imposing your view,
Controlling or trying
To dominate me
Will only generate
Anger and resentment.
Manipulation or
Any form of dishonesty
Such as false flattery
Will get you nowhere.
If you are only concerned
With your point of view,
And fail to pay me
The respect of listening
The what I have to say,
I am not going to listen
To you either.
If you imply that I am wrong,
Or insult my intelligence,
Be prepared for
A hostile reaction.
If you really don’t care,
Or have no real commitment,
To what you say you want,
You can forget the sale.
If you are unwilling
To communicate as equals,
Or pressure me for the sale,
I will turn my back
And bid you farewell.
If you lack integrity,
Or are stingy in any way,
You can forget doing
Business with me.
If you can’t be honest,
About who or what you are,
Don’t bother me
With your pitch.
If you are distracted,
And don’t pay attention,
Then I will ignore
You as well.
If you really want
Me to buy what
You are selling,
Start by establishing
Our relatedness.
Listen to my concerns,
Accept me as I am,
Act with respect,
And be authentic.
Show some excitement
And passion for
What you do.
If you are not sold on it,
The chances are
I won’t be either.
Just be straight,
And say what you mean,
And mean what you say.
Don’t make excuses.
Show that you care
Not only for the sale,
But for my situation as well.
Speak with compassion.
Share how you feel,
And show that you are real,
Be vulnerable,
Take a chance,
But respect my time,
And it is me
You will likely enroll.