There is a Thin Line Beween Trust and Disgust...

This entry is more of a "rant" than anything, but I really feel that there is some value in the idea.

"There is a Thin Line Between Trust and Disgust..."

Earlier today I was on the phone with a really really good friend and we were talking about a certain Hairdresser (Stylist) that they know. We tallked about how this certain Hairdresser had gotten to a place in their professional growth where they were literally covered in clients, and when I say "covered" I mean COVERED - like three month waiting list COVERED. Well... This certain Hairdresser had developed an attitude where they felt they could talk to clients, and treat them in ways that were unfavorable BECAUSE of the high demand on their services. So this is where I want to go with this idea...

Be careful not to cross the thin line between trust and disgust. If you are a Designer, or Stylist, or any other kind of "Creative Guru" be mindful of your ego 24/7. It matters. I have seen it a thousand times where creative types (heck... MANY TYPES) have gotten themselves to a level where they are a commodity, and they allow their ego's to rise up in a way that pledges war against the factor of trust that clients invest. For example... If I had a Stylist that took care of my hair, REALLY good, and I delt with their attitudes or arrrogance because of the idea that I "trust" them, all it would take is one major "slip up" - and now the trust will fall victim to the undercurrent of disgust, and there could be a "ripple effect" of lost trust turned now, "built up disgust" and this could be quite catalytic to the professionals business... So here are some closing thoughts...

1. Always keep your ego in CHECK!! It matters! It does not matter how good you become or how much trust you build up, if there is a undercurrent of "disgust" factored in with repeated un-favorbale handling of the clients, you will find that one "slip" can destroy your business...

2. Professionalism carries a responsibility. Be kind to your clients, build trust, and create an undercurrent of fair treatment and mutual respect...