Monday, October 31, 2011

Knowledge is the Key


Motivational Power Quote

Knowledge is the Key
“Lack of knowledge . . . that is the problem.”
W. Edward Deming, Management Expert  


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

Knowledge is the key

Knowledge is the key that unlocks the doors of opportunity and paves the road for your success journey.

With the knowledge is properly applied you create a completive business advantage. Your knowledge allows you to separate yourself from the competition and move you in the direct of your goals.

A person without knowledge creates their own roadblock and obstacles on their success journey. Many times they will derail their success journey because of their lack of knowledge, the knowledge to advance their career.

Become a knowledge magnet and your knowledge will fuel your success journey.

Knowledge is the key to keep the engine runner on your success journey.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Sunday, October 30, 2011

Success is a Process Not an Single Event


Motivational Power Quote


Success is a Process Not an Single Event
“Success doesn’t make you and
failure doesn’t break you.”

Zig Ziglar, author  



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


Success is a process not a single event


Success becomes within your reach with a dedicated effort to consistently work in the direction of your goals and objectives.


Success is not a single event and does not happen overnight. A single act of success may make your day but will not make your career. Lasting success is created through a consistent effort and your daily commitment to remain focused on our goals.


On your success journey there will days where things won’t workout the way you’re planned and you will experience setbacks. Both are obstacles that we have to overcome in order to succeed, they are only temporary moments on your success journey. With resolve they will not derail your journey they are only temporary delay in achieving your goals.   


You determine the level of success through your choices. Success is not the events it’s a journey of purpose.


©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author




Friday, October 28, 2011

Choose Wisely


Motivational Power Quote


Choose Wisely
“Life is change. Growth is optional.
Choose wisely.”
Karen Kaiser Clark, Motivational Speaker  


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

Choose wisely

One of the few things that you can count on in life is change.

From the changing weather, to the changing business environment to personal change, it seems that everything in life is consistently changing.   

The choices you make today will impact your lives and your future. Your choices can create a path to achievement or put your career in reverse.

Make your choices wisely because your choices will make you.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Thursday, October 27, 2011

The Secret of Effective Communications


Motivational Power Quote


The Secret of Effective Communications
“Talk to people about themselves
and they will listen for hours.”
Benjamin Disraeli, British Prime Minister   


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

The secret of effective communications  

The secret of effective communications is actively listening eighty percent of the time and speaking and asking questions with a purpose twenty percent of the time. 

Effective communicators are proactive listener that are able to freely exchange and gather information. They gain rapport with the person they are communicating with as a result of their ability to listen with empathy. As an effective communicator they build rapport with the other person and establish a common bond of trust.

As a proactive listener you engage the person and encourage them to speak by asking question and proactively listening to what they are saying. Asking open ended questions to encourages the person to communicate and to talk about themselves and their interests.

We gain control of the communication not by speaking but through the act of proactive listening.

The secret of effective communication is to listen and to understand the other person, their needs and their motivation.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author


Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Be Informed


Motivational Power Quote


Be Informed

“Be smart, be intelligent and be informed.”

Tony Alessandra, motivational speaker and author  

                                               

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

Be informed


Be informed and prepare yourself to move in the right direction with the knowledge to succeed. 


Success is a journey; prepare yourself and your mind to move in the direction to succeed and to achieve your goals.


Sharpen and prepare the tools you’ll need for a successful journey.


Set your course and keep your compass close at hand to keep you on course.


Move forward with a purpose be informed and prepared and what you are aiming for will come into your reach.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Find The Remedy


Motivational Power Quote


Find The Remedy
“Don’t find fault. Find a remedy.”
Henry Ford, founder Ford Motor Company  


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

Find the remedy  

When you’re faced with a challenging situation you have a choice. You can look for answers and find the remedy to change our situation for the better.

Or you can complain about the condition that you find yourself in without taking any positive actions to change the condition.

The choice of finding a remedy keeps us focused on a positive outcome and moving forward.

Focus on successfully ways to remedy your challenging situations and your focusing on success.

Find the remedy to a problem and you will move one step closer to success.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author










Monday, October 24, 2011

Knowledge + Positive Action = Desired Results


Motivational Power Quote


Knowledge + Positive Action = Desired Results
“An organization’s ability to learn,  
and translate that learning into action rapidly,
is the ultimate competitive advantage.”
Jack Welch, former CEO of GE  


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

Knowledge + positive action = desired results

Knowledge is a precious resource but has little or no value until it’s properly applied with a positive purpose.  When knowledge is properly applied it becomes an invaluable resource for everyone that comes into contact with it.

Knowledge properly applied can positively affect many lives.

Put your knowledge into action as quickly as possible and watch the benefits of your knowledge multiply.

When you release the power of your knowledge you release the power of your completive advantage and your personal power.

Knowledge + positive action = desired results and becomes the pathway to greater achievement.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Sunday, October 23, 2011

The Customer is Right


Motivational Power Quote


The Customer is Right
“Right or wrong the customer is
always right.”
Marshall Field, American entrepreneur    


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

The customer is right

The golden rule of customer service . . . .  the customer is always right

Rule numbers two if the customer is wrong refer back to rule number one.

The first rule of success is to create a customer citric business where the customer’s needs are the number one priority of the business relationship.

A customer business citric creates a win –win business environment and satisfied customers.    

When the customer needs is the number priority of the business referrals and sales will follow.

The golden rule of customer service . . . . the customer is right.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Saturday, October 22, 2011

Look Forward and Move Forward


Motivational Power Quote


Look Forward and Move Forward
“Nobody get’s to live life backward.
look ahead, that is where your futures is.”
Ann Landers, columnist   



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

Look forward and move forward

Today is the first day of the rest of our life. Look forward with optimism and move forward with confidence.

Take the actions today to move you forward with positive momentum look forward and leave the past behind you.

You can’t relive the past it’s now in the history book of life. But we can shape and control how we live your life in the future and that future starts today.

Look forward and move forward with the positive anticipations of fulfilling your dreams and achieving your goals.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Friday, October 21, 2011

There is a Way, and I Will Find It


Motivational Power Quote


There is a Way, and I Will Find It
“Success comes to the man who grits his teeth,
squares his jaw and says, there is a way for me
and by jingo, I’ll fine it.”
Clifford Sloan, publisher


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

There is a way, and I will find it

The way is not always easy, the way is not always clear, but there is a way if you look for it.

You may get knocked down; but you won’t find a way by lying on the ground. To find the way you have to get up and continue to look for the way after your have been knocked down.

Other may attempt to discourage you as we seek a way; don’t allow someone or something to distract you from finding a way.

At times you may find the way is obscured by the fog of doubt, believe in yourself and stay focused and you will find a way.

The way is there when you’re persistent and in that persistent you’ll find the way.

When you believe there is a way, and I will find with a positive attitude supported by the activities to create the desired outcome: you will.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Thursday, October 20, 2011

What You Choose to Think


Motivational Power Quote


What You Choose to Think
“You can set yourself up to be sick,
or you can choose to stay well.”
Dr. Wayne Dyer, author, speaker


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

What you choose to think

What you choose to think will create the direction for your success journey.

What you think can nourish your minds with positive thoughts and that influence becomes the foundation for a prosperous and fulfilling life.

Your thinking will determine the choices you make and those choices will determine the type of life that you will lead.

Your choices will determine the path that you will follow.

The path that you follow will either lead you to the top of the mountain where you see your life as one of unlimited opportunities or down the path that leads us into the darkness of someday isle.

What you choose to think will make you who your become.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Why Are Minds Like Parachutes?


Motivational Power Quote


Why Are Minds Like Parachutes?
“Mind are like parachutes –
they only function when open.”
Thomas  Dewar, Scottish whisky distiller  



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

Why are minds like parachutes?

Both only work when they are fully opened.

Open your mind to new ideas, and they will be there.

Open your mind to opportunities and you will find them.

Open your mind to unlimited possibilities and you will stretch your mind and possibilities will present themselves to you.

Keep your mind open and you’ll attract positive thoughts and those thoughts will stimulate positive activities.  

Why are minds like parachutes? Because as be open both they fully function.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Your Past is the Indicator of Your Future


Motivational Power Quote


Your Past is the Indicator of Your Future
“The past is the best prophet of the future.”
Lord Byron, poet


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

Your past is the indicator of your future

Your past has the tendency to repeat itself.  

If we want to change your future we have to change your thinking so not to repeat the way things happened in the past that got us to where you are today.

What has happen in the past is based on your thinking, habits and your attitude.

To change the future you have to change your thinking, remove old unproductive habits and change your attitude.

Think in terms of achieving your goals and what can be possible and peruse them in your thinking and actions.

Change your old habits of limited believes to the habits of unlimited opportunities. 

You past is the indicator of your future until you change it.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management, Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author




Monday, October 17, 2011

Why is Golf Like a Love Affair?


Motivational Power Quote


Why is Golf Like a Love Affair?
“Golf is like a love affair:
if you don’t take it seriously, it’s no fun.
If you do take it seriously,
it breaks your heart.”
Arnold Daly, professional golfer  


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

Why is golf like a love affair?

Great golfers take the game seriously; they give it their best and become emotionally involved with the game of golf. They love the game and when things are not going well it can break their heart.

Business and a life is a lot like golf you need to have a passion for what we’ll doing and give it our best to succeed at it. There will be times that you have given your all and things did not work out as you have planned and it breaks your heart.

You may have a broken heart, but a setback should never break your spirit.

Why is golf like a love affair because they both take a personal commitment, requires emotionally involvement and takes a lot of hard work to succeed at them.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Sunday, October 16, 2011

Your Attitude Makes a Big Difference Sales


Motivational Power Quote


Your Attitude Makes a Big Difference Sales
“Sales are contingent upon the attitude of the salesman,
not the attitude of the prospect.”
W. Clement Stone, American entrepreneur   


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

Your attitude makes a big difference

A positive attitude on your part can make a big difference between a successful sales relationship or a missed business opportunity. An attitude of service to your customers builds confidence with the customer and creates rapport in the relationship.

Your attitude is an essential part of successful sales process and building a business relationship with your customers. Your attitude is mirrored by our customers and the message that we send out is returned to us. 

Be a carrier of a positive attitude and you will find that your attitude makes a big difference in sales.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Friday, October 14, 2011

You Can Choose Your Future


Motivational Power Quote


You Can Choose Your Future
“I can change.
I can live out my memory.
I can tie myself to limitless potential
instead of my limited past.”
Stephen Covey, author  


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

You can choose your future

Your potential is unlimited and your choices will make your future what you believe it will be when you take the actions to make it so.

Your future can be anything that you image it to be.  You just have to act to make it become a reality.

You can choose a future that offers you unlimited potential when you believe it can be.

There are no limits to what you can be. There are no limits to what you can achieve.

What ever will be is in your thoughts will become a reality when I take the steps to make it happen.

The future is your choice to make it be what you want it to be.

You have unlimited potential to achieve what you believe that you will achieve and you can choose your future and the life you lead.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Thursday, October 13, 2011


Motivational Power Quote

Self-esteem is Like a Flower
“Self-esteem is like a difficult-to-cultivate flower.
It requires frequent nurturing
that occurs when you keep your word
and follow through on your promises.”
Derrick Bell. Championing auto racer  



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

Self-esteem is like a flower

A flower is a beautiful thing to look at when it’s in full bloom.

A person with self-esteem is a beautiful thing to see when they radiate their confidence and their sense of worth.

To experience the full beauty of a flower it has to be cared for and cultivated.

Self-esteem has to be nurtured to bloom. The nurturing can come from, a parent, a grandparent, a close friend, a coworker or someone that cares about the person.

Nurturing a child can build their self-esteem and a foundation for a successful life. At other time the nurturing can support a person in rebuilding their self-esteem after a severe setback. 

If you know someone who needs a boost be there to nurture them.  If you need a boost find someone that can mentor you.   

Self-esteem is like a flower, bring the power of your self-esteem to a full bloom.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

You Choose What Your Tomorrows Will Become


Motivational Power Quote


You Choose What Your Tomorrows Will Become
“Yesterday is not our to recover,
but tomorrow is ours to win or to lose.”
Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States


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

You choose what your tomorrows will become

Your tomorrows are not created in a vacuum. You create your destiny by the choices that you make each day. Your daily choices turn into action and accumulate into results from your daily choices. Those choices create the foundation of your destiny.

Build your day on a platform of proactive activities and those activities will multiply to create the energy force in your life. 

You can’t relive your past; but you can make a choice on how you live your tomorrows.

You choose what your tomorrows will become by your choices of today.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author


Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Put Yourself in the Position to Succeed


Motivational Power Quote


Put Yourself in the Position to Succeed
“Be Smart, be intelligent and be informed.”
Tony Alessandea, speaker, author

                                          

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

Put yourself in the position to succeed

Prepare yourself for success.  

Keep your skills sharpen to a razor sharp edge. Be receptive to adding the new tools that will give you a completive advantage.

Be smart with your time and energy. Make the best use of your time to achieve the things that are most important to move you in the direction of success.

Build your base of knowledge to help you make intelligent decisions.

Stay informed to the changes that are occurring in your industry. 

Be a possibility thinker and focus on your goals.

Put yourself in the position to succeed and you will become a success magnet.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Monday, October 10, 2011

Goals With a Plan are Priceless


Motivational Power Quote
 

Goals With a Plan are Priceless
“Setting a goal is not the main thing.
It is deciding how you will go
about achieving it
and staying with the plan.”
Tom Landry, football coach



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

Goals with a plan are priceless

Goals without a plan have no value.

A goal without the plan to achieve that goal has no direction. Your goal may be in your mind, but your thoughts and your goals will drift without a clear and precise plan to achieve your goals.

The key to effective goal setting is deciding what it is that you want to achieve and how you will achieve the goal and to put it in writing.

A plan is your success road map, will keep you on track and create the direction to achieve the desired outcome.

Set your goals, create the plan to achieve them and put it in goals into writing. With your written plan in place to achieve your goals, take massive action to create the desired results.

Goals with a plan are priceless and will create the most direct route to achieving your goals.

®2010, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Sunday, October 9, 2011

Believe It’s Possible


Motivational Power Quote


Believe It’s Possible 
“The only things that stand between a person
and what they want in life
are the will try it
and the faith to believe it’s possible.”
Rich DeVos, founder of Amway   


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

Believe it’s possible

When you believe it . . . . you will see it and when you see it . . . . it will be possible.

Have the belief in your heart then your mind will see it. By seeing it you will be on the road of achieving it. All things become possible for the person that believes in themselves and in their vision.

Have faith in yourself and believe that all things are possible and you can turn the possibilities in your life into your reality.  

Believe it’s possible, act as if all things thing are possible and work to make the things possible.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author








Friday, October 7, 2011

It’s in Our Thinking


Motivational Power Quote


It’s in Our Thinking
“Problems exist only in the mind.”
Anthony de Mello, Jesuit Priest  



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

It’s in our thinking 

What we think become our reality. How we see something is a reflection of the way we think

When we look at a situation we will either see it as a problem or an opportunity. What we see and how we respond to what we see comes from our thinking.

Focus on problems and you have them.

Focus on opportunities and solutions and you will find them.

What we do with our live is a direct reflection of our thinking.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author