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Speak With a Purpose

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Education & Training with Ludwig & Associates

 

Motivational Power Quote

 

Speak With a Purpose

 

"The wise speak only

of what the know."

Gandalf, Lord of the Rings

  

As I see it. . . . . . . .

Speak with a purpose.       

Speak when there is something constructive to say, if it's constructive remain silent and listen.   

Practice active listening to better understand the person that you're speaking with to become more effective communicator.  

In effective communications we should know the subject that we are speaking about. Speaking without knowledge of the subject is a pathway to a disaster and will make the person look unprofessional.  

A wise person will not speak about a subject without the knowledge of the topic. Where they lack information on the topic they will do the research of the subject to gain the knowledge before they speak.   

A wise person will speak with purpose on what they know and be seen as an expert.  

®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Executive Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

  

  

 

Zane Coffin
Century-21 Homestar - Geneva, OH
(Geneva Ohio Real Estate Agent)

Speak when there is something constructive to say, if it's constructive remain silent and listen.  Lou I have been trying to do that all day today and let me tell you it has been hard......thanks for the reminder your words are always a welcome (read) peace zane

Oct 28, 2009 02:21 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

So much for diarrhea of the mouth Lou!
I hope you are having a super week,
Paul

Oct 29, 2009 02:26 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I love it, and the comments above!  Thanks again Lou...I don't know how you do it each and every day!

Oct 29, 2009 02:36 AM
Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

Nothing goods comes by trying to sound like you are the expert on something you are not.  I observed an inexperienced agent doing this last week, and it was easy to see through her high-faluting talk.  I was embarassed for her.  The thing is, I don't think she realized how silly she seemed, she has quite an ego going on......

Oct 29, 2009 05:53 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Lou, some folks have the gift of gab.  When they don't know what they're talking about, they just keep on talking anyway!  LOL!  I like your idea, remain silent and listen.

Oct 29, 2009 09:26 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Lou,

When we try to be who we are not it soon becomes evident and then we lose all creibility. :)

Steve

Oct 31, 2009 04:35 PM
Maria Marriott
Executive Properties - Roseville, CA
Realtor - DBRealEstateTeam.com

Not sure of the exact words but I've heard something like this "never speak unless you'll improve silence"...

Nov 01, 2009 12:46 AM
Christiane Lafleur
Keller Williams Ottawa Realty - Ottawa, ON

What a great series of posts Lou - motivational and reminds you of some basic principles of business.

Maria - "never speak unless you'll improve silence" I LOVE THAT. make it count!

Nov 01, 2009 01:04 PM