Getting from the Bar to the Boardroom

14 Don’t Sulk and Don’t Let Others Sulk

DOI: 10.4324/9781003218258-14

I hate party poopers—the people who come out just to complain about their particular lot in life or to pick apart the party and tell you what you should have done or where you should have gone. I can also say with certainty that no one wants to hang out with Debbie or Daryl downer. I don’t socialize to drink away my sorrows; I am there to celebrate even if I am just celebrating being with friends. I have never bought a product from a salesperson who is not excited about what he is selling. I have also never bought from someone who trashes his own product or organization and is using their company as an excuse for their underwhelming performance. When you make a sales presentation ...