Pay It Forward ...
The best way that I can describe Rodan + Fields' success from a consultant standpoint is simple: Pay It Forward.
Rodan + Fields' amazing products are second to none and they're the engine of this machine, but the consultants are the one's sitting behind the wheel. Both are dependent on each other, and the individual success of each consultant is directly proportionate to the assistance and advice from those that have "been there and done that." This company's business model was designed so everybody wins when team members succeed. What a novel concept!! This pay it forward mentality is such a refreshing and welcomed change.
Coming from the corporate world, this mantra isn't something I'm used to. In my corporate experience, most coworkers were more interested in taking people down, pointing the finger, deflecting, and backstabbing to get a leg up on the competition. The crazy thing is the "competition" aren't rival companies, but rather coworkers and teammates that are supposed to be working together. Doesn't that seem counterproductive?
I often felt like I was stuck in a continual game of "Survivor", where this behavior was accepted as simply "surviving", and the employer simply turned a cheek to this craziness. It's hard to express what it felt like getting ready for work each morning wondering, "Is today the day someone's going to turn on me?" How is that thought process conducive to anything but stress and uncertainty?
So, as I start my fourth month with Rodan + Fields, I wonder if the overwhelming kindness, generosity, fun, success, and friendship that I've experienced so far are going to last. I occasionally find myself looking over my shoulder, as all those years in corporate keep creeping back like a bad dream making me wonder if this is "real", or is someone secretly plotting to further their career at my expense.
I'm here to tell you that this amazing journey I've been on the last four months is "real." Whether it's my team working TOGETHER to achieve our goals, or how freely advice, support, and assistance is offered by the consultants and predecessors who've had success and "greased the tracks" prior to my team and I coming onboard. On a daily basis, I get phone calls, notes, text messages, e-mails from team members just to check in, encourage, or pay it forward, some of which I've only interacted with on Facebook and never met face-to-face. Seriously, where else does this happen?
It certainly didn't happen in corporate, where I spent half my time trying to figure out who threw me under the bus and the purpose behind it. I felt like the lead detective role on CSI Corporate, where'd I'd first ask myself, "Who would benefit from me leaving this company?", and that would usually point to the culprit. What a waste of time and energy, but in an environment where surviving is the goal, people do very crazy things to play the game.
Now back to refreshing...
Something happened this week. This was the first week that my team, which is considered my direct line, began to see the fruits of their labor. I experienced two team members reaching their goal of being promoted. I was beyond thrilled for each of them and found myself unable to sleep due to excitement. It felt better than anything else I've experienced so far in this company, even more than signing a new team member, and I have to tell you that I get an absolute adrenalin rush when I sign someone new.
After this weeks success, I understand why so much time is spent paying it forward. It's so rewarding. Since they've received their promotions, which include bonuses and pay raises, I've been strategizing on how to offer even more assistance. What can I do to help them to the next level? What can I do to help my other team members reach this goal faster? Do you see how refreshing it is using my energy on success of my teammates, rather than using my energy trying to protect myself?
So, this is why our up-line is always so happy and positive. This is why they reach out routinely to offer assistance and advice. This is why they spend so much time training and encouraging. Not only are they helping people they care about succeed and achieve their financial goals, but it feels great and it's the right thing to do. Plus, it conducive to their individual success and Rodan + Fields. This is why they pay it forward.
I am having the time of my life. No more "learners permit" for this girl!! I'm driving down the road to success with my teammates sitting next to me and my predecessors in the back seat pointing me in the right direction. Can't wait to see what April brings as it's just around the corner!!
I am behind on posts and have to announce three more team members! Stay tuned because we had some great things happen in March!
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