In The Loop With Andy Andrews

On this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on how parenting principles translate to respectfully dealing with the negative people in your business or personal life.   I don’t think distancing yourself from negative people is disrespectful. You can remain respectful and honoring of people by telling them the truth. People react negatively to us when we put them off or try to get away from them. I think it’s much more respectful to say, “Thank you so much for the opportunity, but I’m not going to be able to do it.”   Here is a great example that I’ve thought about for years: A friend of mine and I were standing outside of a hotel in Orlando and my friend had on a very cool hat. A kid about 12 years old walks up and says, “Hey, that’s a great hat. Can I have it?” My friend, cool as a cucumber says, “No, but thanks for asking. I appreciate it.” He said no, but I thought that was very respectful.   The things that you have on your priority list are the things that are making you who you are. If you