11 Business Stories Where It Paid Off To Give The Benefit Of The Doubt

By Monique Lewis

It is often easy to misread another’s intentions. We may feel that we can read another’s emotions, but we can never read their thoughts. For example, If a coworker is simply having a bad day it is easy to misinterpret that the coworker is annoyed at you. This of course can lead to disagreements and arguments. In many cases where an otherwise well-meaning person’s intentions are unclear, it may be helpful to give the benefit of the doubt.

The following are 11 business stories where it really paid off to give the benefit of the doubt.

1. SAW POTENTIAL

“My name is Nick von Geijer, I’m 18 years old, and I launched NICKSWORLD a couple months ago. I started this company in hopes of working with leading like-minded individuals who understand the importance and impact of having a social media influence. There’s huge potential for a business opportunity when you can connect with influential individuals; this is one of the main principles I run my business on. A few months ago, this is the realization I came to, and with my ability to create pristine and innovatively designed apps and websites, I decided to venture into the world of social media to connect with the influencers that come with it. There’s a lot of different ways I’ve given…