A client reluctant to give referrals says, “I am the supervisor of everyone I with whom I work. I am uncomfortable with introducing these folks given the potential for people to see it as me using my position to influence my staff.” That one was new for me. Suggestions?

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Last updated: 20 Nov, 2019

That would make a lot of sense if this was a solicitation of some kind. It’s not. Who’s first?

Or, maybe I’ll buy that excuse… for now. So let’s talk about giving these gifts to everyone you know who doesn’t work for you. Who’s first?

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