Lessons from a Teacher (Article)

Do you remember your good old school teacher?

I am sure you must have had a few favorite teachers. Ever thought, what made them your favorite? In fact, some of you all are still in touch with them. Right? Bottom line is because s/he CARED FOR YOU. 

What makes a good Teacher? 

A good teacher learns (LEARNING) the new subjects and prepares the lectures a day or two before (PREPARATION), goes to school on time (PUNCTUALITY), follow the instruction of the Principal (OBEDIENCE), teaches the students (TEACHING) most diligently (COMMITMENT), corrects them if they are wrong (GUIDANCE) or encourage them if they do something good (MOTIVATION). Make the class a lively interactive place of learning and sharing (FUN & ENJOYMENT). And above all, s/he teaches the same subject every day, every week, and every year after year (PERSEVERANCE). 

What makes a successful MLM Leader? 

In MLM, many successful leaders are from teaching profession (even the best coaches in MLM industry were teachers at some point of their life); that does not mean that other people cannot succeed but teachers have an edge over others because of their experience & skills to understand their students. Leaders in DXN have to think and act like a teacher. All successful leaders in MLM have to give regular presentation, conduct workshops and seminars.

Now I would like to highlight how successful DXN leaders can learn from the above qualities of a teacher:

1. Learning : Before talking anything about business or product, you have to learn everything about the company, products and marketing plan. Without investing time, money and effort, it is not possible to succeed in the business. Ask yourself : How much are you investing in your learning?

2. Preparation : A good leader always prepares for all kinds FAQ – the success in MLM lies in how well prepared you are to handle objections and rejections.

Ask yourself : Are you prepared to answer your prospect’s questions and are you prepared to listen to many Nos?

3. Punctuality : In order to get respect, you have to discipline yourself – be on time for all meetings, seminars, and appointments. Respect time. Make best use of time. Do not waste your time on trivial things.

Ask yourself : Do you respect time and are you punctual?

4. Obedience : Follow the rules, regulations, ethics and instructions of the company and your mentor/coach.

Ask yourself : How obedient are you and how much of the rules are you following yourself?

5. Teaching : You have to teach the 3 P’s of MLM - Products, marketing Plan and Potential of MLM. – Learn to be a patient teacher. Ask yourself : What it takes to become a good teacher and are you a good teacher?

6. Commitment : Commitment to your people and why you are doing MLM

– is it only for money or for your own health or helping people.

Ask yourself : How committed are you to DXN and people?

7. Guidance : Ensure to guide and correct your new members without hurting their ego – remember the new people joining DXN are professionals also and in some cases older than you. Use your intellect. Coach them to success. Where you get stuck, ask for help and support from other. Behind all successful people there are many mentors. Ask yourself : Do you have a mentor?

8. Motivation - Our business revolves around motivation – starting from YOU. You have to be motivated to motivate others. Keep the motivation of your people high.

Ask yourself : How much motivated are you and are you keeping your motivated team members motivated?

9. Fun & Enjoyment : Dr. Lim compares successful DXN members to a marathon runner - who is there for a long run and enjoys what he does. Are you enjoying the products, the business & the people? You can only enjoy the products provided you use all of them and get the benefits. You have to love your people in order

to succeed. Bottom line is, your success lies in your people, how much you are attached to them and how much they are attached to their people. Remember, MLM is people’s business, no people, no business – so get connected to your people.

Ask yourself : How much fun are you having in DXN and with your people?

10. Perseverance : You have to stick to DXN for 3-5 years. You to reap the fruit of your labor. You have to do the same thing, over and over again. Perseverance pays. Ask yourself : Are you ready to do the same thing over and over again, talk to one person everyday, 365 days in a year.

Success Note : Success is tough but if you follow the above 10 golden rules, you will attain success.