Beware
of empty bucket people. They are on the loose
everywhere. Churches have them, retail
stores have them, office buildings have them, and even coffee shops have them.
An
empty bucket person is … well empty.
Symptoms to look for:
Poisoned
outlook on life
Low
energy
Negative
mindset
They
snap back at innocent comments.
Sometimes
they show a dour expression.
How
do you cure an empty bucket person?
Fill
their bucket.
Tell
them something right with them.
Give
them praise, even simple comments about how clean their shoes are.
Give
them good eye contact and a smile.
Acknowledge
their presence.
Esteem
them as a valid human being worthy of respect.
An
empty bucket person hasn’t had their fill of esteeming comments and
experiences. You will be amazed at the
turn that comes when we focus on an empty-bucket person and bring them back to
life.
When
I worked retail I could spot the empty-bucket people when they walked in the
door. It became a challenge to me to see
how quickly I could turn them into an ally.
I’ve seen it happen in two minutes, and the really hard cases sometimes
took 10-20 minutes.
All
empty-bucket people really need is a bit of love and attention. They need to feel validated.
VALIDATE!
P Michael Biggs
Offering
Hope
Encouragement
Inspiration
One Word
at a Time
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