tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post3140436931068306686..comments2023-10-14T05:42:23.964-07:00Comments on The Truth About Mary Kay: Who Should Teach?Jon Bironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398467008484819674noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-17301330959073501092008-09-10T13:17:00.000-07:002008-09-10T13:17:00.000-07:00Oh! I like that idea of having a week (or at least...Oh! I like that idea of having a week (or at least a couple days)to prepare. I love my director, but sometimes things are a little bit on the fly. One night I was asked to do the skin care for guests impromptu. I didn't mind, but at the same time, I wasn't sure just what exactly was on the agenda for the guests. I had the most guests, so that was cool.<BR/>My director is great for leading by example. She always has guests at our events. :) Organization...not so much, but she admits that. She thinks <I><B>I</B></I> am organized. Now <B><I>that</I></B> is scary! LOLShades of Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576000932151535287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-54886899055418818182008-09-10T12:16:00.000-07:002008-09-10T12:16:00.000-07:00Shades, what you experienced would irk me as well....Shades, what you experienced would irk me as well. For it doesn't seem as if she had prepared these gals for the training. Our Directors give us a week or two notice that we will be teaching. Then, through our own research on In Touch, or through provided training materials, we present.<BR/><BR/>Handing off papers to someone and saying "do training" doesn't help the group at large or the individuals who are asked to teach.Jolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170784412265396675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-10331896504395745412008-09-10T09:40:00.000-07:002008-09-10T09:40:00.000-07:00I totally agree with that, Shashew. And I am looki...I totally agree with that, Shashew. And I am looking into more marketing techniques myself. But what essentially happened that set me off the other night was the director handed her notes to two consultants and said, "do training." There wasn't a whole lot of explanation regarding the unit promotion and the fact it's NOT a company promotion. These things bug me. It's small. It is.<BR/>But it irks me. It's an accuracy issue regarding familiarity with what the company is doing. ;) I'm a stickler on accuracy. It's a quirk. Details Details Details! If you're familiar with the DISC personality thingy, I'm a high "D" and high "I" and pretty much nonexistent "S" and "C"! LOLShades of Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576000932151535287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-53394231869273948962008-09-10T07:49:00.000-07:002008-09-10T07:49:00.000-07:00Doesn't it depend on the topic being presented? Fo...Doesn't it depend on the topic being presented? For example, although I've only been a consultant for 2 years, I've been a professional marketing executive for 25+ years. Maybe I couldn't give the best presentation on warm-chattering (and I wouldn't be tapped for that anyway).<BR/><BR/>However, my knowledge of best practices and legal issues for email marketing, promotional contests, telemarketing, etc., promotional copywriting and direct mail strategies, consistancy in messaging, branding, pr, etc. have named me an expert, not just in Mary Kay, where frankly I feel the sales force could use to learn alot, but in the b2b media field. Doesn't it make sense that if I've been asked to speak on those topics for marketing associations, that I've been asked to present on those topics to my unit? <BR/><BR/>Another consultant in my unit is an MBA with years of accounting experience, so, why wouldn't my director tap her to lead a presentation on tax reporting, for example?<BR/><BR/>I think a smart director-- or a corporate employer for that matter-- recognizes talents and expertise in their people and doesn't keep it under a rock for no-one to see, especially if that information will help unit members improve their businesses.Shashewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04144825308096074526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-31051847623175866262008-09-09T18:47:00.000-07:002008-09-09T18:47:00.000-07:00I'm on the fence about this one. On one hand, by p...I'm on the fence about this one. <BR/><BR/>On one hand, by preparing a training topic, one actually learns the information - just by the effort put into preparation. And our Director's (one adopted and my Director lead the meetings in tandem) actually "direct us" to proper training materials to be used - even going as for as to forward them to us. So, in that situation, I think putting a newbie in the spot of having to prepare the material and share can be quite the teachable experience for both them and for those hearing the information.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand - and don't worry, as I only have two hands - not everyone is a confident presenter, nor do they put in the time and effort needed to prepare materials and information for training times.<BR/><BR/>Just this week, I was asked to present. Well, I'm a detailed oriented person. I did my research and typed up the material for everyone. I then presented and gave them the material. I can see how having someone who may not put in the time to prepare a training, or someone who is so new that they really don't know where to find the correct information (that is, unless their Director is supplying it for them - which I would recommend)could result in a bust.<BR/><BR/>Some learn by doing. So leading a training can actally be a training tool for the presenter. In fact, we've had trainings led by those in under a year. They are "coached" on how to do so and aren't left to their own devices as to where to find the correct materials.<BR/><BR/>Just a thought.Jolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170784412265396675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-27134889966976790832008-09-09T14:10:00.000-07:002008-09-09T14:10:00.000-07:00Yes, and this instance of misinformation is minute...Yes, and this instance of misinformation is minute, but there are much more important details that people get wrong when conveying to team members. It really bugs me when that happens. Yes, we work for ourselves, but at the same time, we represent a product and a company. If you had developed a product, you would want your sales force to represent it accurately.<BR/>I'm a reader. I read everything. And then I read it again. LOL If I miss something, I feel dumb. It's just the way I am. And I do think changes to the DIQ requirements will be excellent. I have no problem earning a car FIRST and then submitting DIQ. Personally, my plan right now is to earn the car by January and submit DIQ in April or May. I want to maintain the production first and make I am capable. ;)<BR/>I will say this, these kinds of mistakes make me more determined to get my own unit together so I can lead them in what I deem to be a more fitting manner. ;) I know, I'm kinda egocentric that way, but these things just get filed into the "what not to do" area of my brain.Shades of Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576000932151535287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-6782319438255152982008-09-09T13:13:00.000-07:002008-09-09T13:13:00.000-07:00They announced that that changes would be coming t...They announced that that changes would be coming to all of us at Seminar, so it is no surprise. <BR/>The Company also said they would give at least 6 months notice.<BR/><BR/>I do feel they should make it a little tougher, I feel that when they did make it easier, more people were "making it Happen" and really didn't have the strength to be directors and that is when the struggling "hampster wheel" syndrone started happening.mk4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14992824203382935206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-45577414062416499762008-09-09T12:45:00.000-07:002008-09-09T12:45:00.000-07:00I think this is why so many have a bad time in MK....I think this is why so many have a bad time in MK. I know I was given some bad information. And yes, I could have read InTouch; but I had no reason to doubt what my director was telling me. Until I got to know her I had no way of knowing that she didn't know all of the rules and guidelines. I thought that since she got all the way up to director she must know her stuff.<BR/><BR/>Did anyone else read on PT that there were changes in the qualifications to becoming a director? I think that changes can only help; especially those who are getting there so quickly. Maybe if it took longer to get there the directors could have time to learn more and be qualified to lead.arabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186663078931524899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-11539915561911940352008-09-09T12:20:00.000-07:002008-09-09T12:20:00.000-07:00Thanks, ladies! It took me long enough to write a ...Thanks, ladies! It took me long enough to write a post! :P I left a message for the girl I talked to last night. Hopefully, that will still work out and I can have her in my portfolio and still have her in our local contest. I've calmed down, but boy, was I ticked last night! I'm doing postcards tonight, too. So the message will be relayed accurately to my customers!Shades of Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576000932151535287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-77875131406312846782008-09-09T11:37:00.000-07:002008-09-09T11:37:00.000-07:00Must agree, I believe there should be a level of k...Must agree, I believe there should be a level of knowledge and experience to actually teach or run the meeting. <BR/><BR/>I don't see a problem with maybe allowing a newer inexperienced consultant doing a "commercial" break but with the director standing by to "gently correct" anything that may not be quite right. <BR/><BR/>It would help avoid pitfalls.<BR/><BR/>I heard a consultant going on and on about everything you could write off being self - employed, my eyes were crossing so I politely interrupted and suggested we rephrase what she had said... because we would never want someone misunderstanding and getting themselves in trouble with the IRS. Enough said on that. <BR/><BR/>Hey Shades, congratulations on your first post!mk4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14992824203382935206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-16784594640965167382008-09-09T04:25:00.000-07:002008-09-09T04:25:00.000-07:00Shades...I think you are right on the money with t...Shades...I think you are right on the money with this. I think that there should be some kind of test before women start leading. There has to be misinformation is something that can hurt any business. If one gives their word and then their word isn't fact that is not good. I don't think that consultants that are new should lead training. I do agree like you said if they had a class that was not a typical one yes share that however to lead training that is not. <BR/><BR/>I think sometimes Directors think oh this one is going to be a rising Star and she can do this. Well maybe she can and maybe she can't. <BR/><BR/>I too look up everything even the things that my Director tells me on intouch. I want it straight from the company so that I know it is true. If I can't find the answer on intouch I will call corporate and ask them. I don't want to give any false information. This is just my thought.<BR/><BR/>Hope everyone has a GREAT DAYPink Brenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440971527646637214noreply@blogger.com