Affiliate since: 08/29/2023, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Osaro's 206 other Ask SC answers

I will not advice you to criticize your downline in any form because they are not your workers or rivals, but see them as partners that have their individual missions, objectives, goals, styles, strengths and weaknesses. What is actually expected of you is to guide, communicate, encourage, assist and lead them in a positive way in order to enhance their chances of success.

In this regard I think the best action will be to offer 'constructive' and selfless advice where necessary and desist from pushing hard when your advice is ignored. But the question is how do you offer this advice without putting them off?

Firstly, you must lead by example and it will be morally wrong and even annoying to advice your downline on what you do not do yourself; practice what you preach.

Secondly, it is counter productive to give an impression that your advice is based on your selfish desire rather than to help them because they may be agitated and sense exploitation.

Thirdly, rather than pay to much attention to issues that will just make them spend, emphasize the benefits and guide them to the source of information that will inform them better to make independent decisions where appropriate. For example instead to telling them to place a standing order in order to be EA, while not tell them the benefist of EA, transfer pricing, pricebender auction, promotion products to boost their businesses etc.

Fourthly, in my opinion it looks very professional to include sources of information forming the basis of your adviceor guidance, so that folks will not think your are just making things up. An example is to include the url when communicating an SFI or TC announcement, news or update.

lastly, it is important to build a reputation within your downline as a knowledgeable and well informed team leader in order to win their trust and to consequently make them react positively to your guidance.


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I will not advice you to criticize your downline in any form because they are not your workers or rivals, but see them as partners that have their individual missions, objectives, goals, styles, strengths and weaknesses. What is actually expected of you is to guide, communicate, encourage, assist and lead them in a positive way in order to enhance their chances of success.

In this regard I think the best action will be to offer 'constructive' and selfless advice where necessary and desist
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Marlene's 27 other Ask SC answers

Most people do not respond well to criticism, even if it is considered constructive by the person offering it. It would therefore be much better if you offer support and advice, rather than criticism.

You have to remember that you are working with a team of grown-up people. Each is building his/her own business and most probably won't take kindly to being criticized.

I know how frustrating it is when you see people not doing everything they can to succeed. The urge to criticize (hoping this will inspire them to do better) is strong, but it usually has the opposite effect. On the other hand, if you use examples of what you do to achieve results, they might follow your lead.

For instance, if you notice that a member of the team is not logging in daily and therefore not earning their VersaPoints, you could send them an e-card with a message like this:

Hi Name

Hope you are doing well and all is good on the home front. You've been a bit scarce lately, so thought I'll just check in.

I recently went through a patch where I hardly had time to brush my teeth, never mind log in to SFI, so I know how difficult it can be.

I was considering just skipping it for a few days, but then sanity prevailed. I didn't want to lose any of those precious VP's or my daily streak badge. Another motivation was that I didn't want to lose my class position on the Leaderboard.

So I just got up 15 minutes earlier every day!

Now my VP's are growing nicely, I have my badge and my class position is even stronger. To top it all, my earnings are growing nicely too ….

Please let me know what I can do to help or even if you just want to chat.

By doing this, you offer support without having to criticize. Your team mate realizes that you also have challenges, but are willing to make the necessary sacrifices for success.

Hope this helps!

Good luck with your SFI business.



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Most people do not respond well to criticism, even if it is considered constructive by the person offering it. It would therefore be much better if you offer support and advice, rather than criticism.

You have to remember that you are working with a team of grown-up people. Each is building his/her own business and most probably won't take kindly to being criticized.

I know how frustrating it is when you see people not doing everything they can to succeed. The urge to criticize
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Positive, constructive criticism shows an affiliate or group of affiliates how to better use the tools at their disposal by simultaneously correcting a weakness and engaging enthusiasm.

For example, suppose you have an affiliate who is accumulating PSAs rapidly, yet isn't following through with duplication or other leadership issues. You could say something like this:

"Hey, congratulations on putting so much effort into building your downline--once you start training them to do what you're doing, they're going to start making you lots of money! What are you doing to help them do this? Can I help you at all?"

This is exceedingly important because "duplication," contrary to popular opinion, does not end with active affiliates, but goes at least two generations deep. After all, that's the only way to make sure that your PSA is fully duplicating *your* actions and training his or her downline to do the same.

Now, it's possible that you're using the word "criticism" here when you really mean "commentary." I know that a lot of what we get when we read others' advice, whether in "Ask SC," the forums, or from our own a2a and upline affiliates, tends to be a bit bland and lacking in concrete information, whether to protect their own sources from being overused or to encourage others to find sources that fit their own particular style. However, it is possible to suggest places to look for sources of traffic or places to advertise--search engines like Google are wonderful for finding both. Teach your affiliates how to do research, and they will do amazingly well.
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Positive, constructive criticism shows an affiliate or group of affiliates how to better use the tools at their disposal by simultaneously correcting a weakness and engaging enthusiasm.

For example, suppose you have an affiliate who is accumulating PSAs rapidly, yet isn't following through with duplication or other leadership issues. You could say something like this:

"Hey, congratulations on putting so much effort into building your downline--once you start training
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Affiliate since: 06/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Abe's 168 other Ask SC answers

It is a great question that everyone need to think about.
I believe you need to guide your down lines to the right
Direction for them to be productive and knowledgeable
Especially and critically for the first month. Since 95%
Of them making an honest mistake not understanding
The business in different areas.

For one you can suggest and guide them how they can accumulate
Their VersaPoints and how far they need to move on their Rank level
While they are relatively new to the business in the first month.

Most of them don’t know once they achieve the EA status and above on
The first month that they are going to go back to affiliate on the next
Month, so when that happens it’s a big disappointment.

It happened to my down lines even if I stressed it out gently so many times
Every time. They kept moving forward but since it was their decision I
Support them when they achieved it, but still put few tips and suggestion.

If you guide them, help them, explaining them the advantage and disadvantage
Of different agendas on their progress on positive constrictive ways they will
Come to the point to understand your emphasis and will help them to pass
That positive constrictive criticism to their down line in the future.

For your down lines, who had been here for long time, appreciate them for
Doing a great job in the business and give them tips time to time when you
See things need to be corrected and inform them when new development
Arrive and give them Idea how to move forward on that new development.

Most of all Lead them by example.

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It is a great question that everyone need to think about.
I believe you need to guide your down lines to the right
Direction for them to be productive and knowledgeable
Especially and critically for the first month. Since 95%
Of them making an honest mistake not understanding
The business in different areas.

For one you can suggest and guide them how they can accumulate
Their VersaPoints and how far they need to move on their Rank level
While they are
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Affiliate since: 09/02/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Peggy's 13 other Ask SC answers

Hi Maja,

For my movers I am always praising them about their signing in and, if they need my help with their downlines I am here for them.

However, I just did start doing this and it did work somewhat. I always look to see how well some of the others are doing on the genealogy report and if I notice their points are not moving upward, or they signed in but not much action then I will send them an email saying the following: Subject Line: RE: Question ---- Hi ______, Do you have any questions for me. Then I sign my name and see if I get a response. I just did this yesterday and I sent out six emails and I got five responses back. And, this is from those that I have ask many times to send back a message to me on other emails and not one did. However, this time it worked so I now will be doing this with most of the others to see if they will respond.

I also noticed that if you send to many questions in one email you might get one of your questions answered. So, I send just one question and when they answer then I respond to their answer and then in another font color I will ask another question.

You have heard the ole saying, right: If you don't succeed try, try, again.

Hope this helps.
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Hi Maja,

For my movers I am always praising them about their signing in and, if they need my help with their downlines I am here for them.

However, I just did start doing this and it did work somewhat. I always look to see how well some of the others are doing on the genealogy report and if I notice their points are not moving upward, or they signed in but not much action then I will send them an email saying the following: Subject Line: RE: Question ---- Hi ______, Do you
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Affiliate since: 04/07/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jewell's 21 other Ask SC answers

Suggest!

You can provide positive and constructive instruction in your emails by suggesting ideas for your downline.

Always word your suggestions in a positive light. Suggest to them the things you want them to do--not what you don't want them to do. Example: "I find that logging in daily and doing the items on my To-Do List consistently gives me 11 VP daily. That adds up over a week." Rather than: "Don't miss a day of logging in. You will miss VP." While that is true, I'll give the first example a happy face when I read it, and I'll feel like a sad face when I read the second example.

In the first example, the words "I find" is showing them what you do, and what results you get. It is an unstated suggestion.

When a downline member "misses" some VP, you may suggest they correct that by saying: "I noticed you missed __________________ . You will get __ VP by completing it today."
Sometimes I use "Tip" cards to do this.

Remember the halo effect. When they feel positive after reading your suggestions, they will tend to feel positive about you. It is easier to build a relationship with someone who looks at you in a positive light, don't you agree?

Happy relationship building!

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Suggest!

You can provide positive and constructive instruction in your emails by suggesting ideas for your downline.

Always word your suggestions in a positive light. Suggest to them the things you want them to do--not what you don't want them to do. Example: "I find that logging in daily and doing the items on my To-Do List consistently gives me 11 VP daily. That adds up over a week." Rather than: "Don't miss a day of logging in. You will miss VP." While
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Affiliate since: 05/27/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Mamta 's 4 other Ask SC answers

Hello Maya,

This is a good question. My understanding of the subject is as follows.

When you refer to constructive criticism, it is meant to offer valid and well-reasoned opinion about the work of others, usually involving both positive & negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one.

The purpose of constructive criticism is to improve the outcome. In collaborative work, this kind of criticism is a valuable tool in raising and maintaining performance standards. As recipient of constructive criticism, your downline can benefit by focusing on the positive elements of the criticism and achieve greater personal development. It helps uncover blind spots.

When you write your emails to your down line, take care that constructive criticism must always focus on the work rather than the person. Personality issues must always be avoided. Constructive criticism is more likely to be embraced if the criticism is timely, clear, specific, detailed and actionable.

Sometimes, sensitive individual may adopt a passive, defeated attitude if he views the situation as personal or permanent while others may adopt an aggressive response. I strongly believe that effective interpersonal communication skills can be highly helpful to assess the recipient's frame of mind.

You must assess the situation and communicate in such a way that it is not felt as offensive. One should put out exploratory feelers. It will do well if you adopt insightful rather than judgmental attitude. Conflict resolution skills can go a long way.

Hope this helps.

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Hello Maya,

This is a good question. My understanding of the subject is as follows.

When you refer to constructive criticism, it is meant to offer valid and well-reasoned opinion about the work of others, usually involving both positive & negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one.

The purpose of constructive criticism is to improve the outcome. In collaborative work, this kind of criticism is a valuable tool in raising and maintaining
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Affiliate since: 02/26/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Arnulfo's 19 other Ask SC answers

Hi, I just hope that you are still doing and maintaining your business in spite of the fact that we sometimes discourage & almost do in Quitting to our Business here in SFI. remember that Persistent, Determination & putting it into action are the premier key into our success in doing business like SFI.

I have here a Few specific things to do in providing positive criticism into our down line,
1.0 Let your down line do what they want.
No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to make people to take action, you
won't be able to do it for them, so don't ever try & waste your time, Don't try to
force people or do work for them....... It will never happen. This is their OWN
CHOICE!
2. Don’t Motivate your Down line, instead Inspire Them
Motivation comes from within…Many people think that you can say or do things that will get someone up to go and work- to do this and do that. This is just not the case. You might be able to motivate someone with words for a temporary season but it usually doesn’t last.
One must first be inspired, to lite the spark that will become a flame. Work on Inspiring people and helping them realize their true potential. Inspire people first and then get them into action. Action will bring success and will cause motivation which will then cause more action. Just remember that it all starts with inspiration.
3. Lead By Example
If you want to help people you must be a leader. If you want to be a leader you must do what you ask others to do. Be a do-er! You have to lead by example in order to help people. Don’t ever ask people to do something that you are not willing to do yourself. Only when you lead by example will you be able to empower people to change. Otherwise it’s all smoke and mirrors.
Thank you and i Wish that this will help to the Whole SFI Family.


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Hi, I just hope that you are still doing and maintaining your business in spite of the fact that we sometimes discourage & almost do in Quitting to our Business here in SFI. remember that Persistent, Determination & putting it into action are the premier key into our success in doing business like SFI.

I have here a Few specific things to do in providing positive criticism into our down line,
1.0 Let your down line do what they want.
No matter how hard you try, you
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Criticism is a field of landmines that I would avoid at all costs. You might intend for it to be positive but it might be seen in a totally different way than the way you intended it to be seen.

The reason why I am saying this is - language. My home language is not English but I think I am not doing too bad expressing myself and understanding others but I can tell you one thing - it can sound extremely harsh if you do not know the language. I remember when I was still learning the language - I thought that English speaking people are so aggressive and always fighting. It was only when my English improved that I realized they are not fighting all the time!!

Rather give your team tips and ideas on how to achieve their goals. Instead of telling them for example - if you do not log in every day you can not expect to make a success of your business, tell them - log in every day and do as much as you can. You are still saying the same thing - just in a positive way. In other words - don't tell them what they are doing wrong and how to rectify it, just tell them what to do - if they are doing it wrong they will realize it themselves just by reading what they should be doing.

I hope I am expressing myself well enough now to give you the idea of what I am trying to say - don't criticize - positive or negative - it might not turn out the way you want it to.

Good luck.
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Criticism is a field of landmines that I would avoid at all costs. You might intend for it to be positive but it might be seen in a totally different way than the way you intended it to be seen.

The reason why I am saying this is - language. My home language is not English but I think I am not doing too bad expressing myself and understanding others but I can tell you one thing - it can sound extremely harsh if you do not know the language. I remember when I was still learning the language
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Affiliate since: 08/06/2012, Power Rank: 227 | Read Ronilo's 408 other Ask SC answers

The word criticism is not a very good word to use even if you put adjectives before the words. Let me suggest that we use feedback instead. Although it may mean the same thing hehehehe.

Here is my suggestion on giving feedback (positive, constructive criticism).

1. Use the Feedback Sandwich method.
- You start off by focusing on the strengths—what you like about what he is doing.
- Then, you provide the feedback on areas that needs improvement.
- Lastly, you round off the feedback with (a) a reiteration of the positive comments you gave at the beginning and (b) the positive results that can be expected if your feedback on the things that need improvement is acted upon.

2. Focus on the issue that needs improvement and not on person nor his personality. Discuss the issues and never on the way he behaves.

3. Be Specific on your Feedback, do not make vague and feedbacks.

4. Give feedback on issues that can be acted upon by your downlines not on the things that are beyond them or not on their power to do.

5. Give recommendation or suggestion what to do rather than just pointing out what is wrong. And be sure that you know what you are suggesting and you are doing it yourself. Give actual example.

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The word criticism is not a very good word to use even if you put adjectives before the words. Let me suggest that we use feedback instead. Although it may mean the same thing hehehehe.

Here is my suggestion on giving feedback (positive, constructive criticism).

1. Use the Feedback Sandwich method.
- You start off by focusing on the strengths—what you like about what he is doing.
- Then, you provide the feedback on areas that needs improvement.
- Lastly, you
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