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 not constructive remain silent, listen and learn.


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


An effective communicator should know the subject that they’re speaking about. Speaking without knowledge of the subject is a pathway to a disaster and will make the speaker 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 in their field.


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

Speak With a Purpose

Motivational Power Quote

Speak With a Purpose

“Isn’t it surprising how many things

if not said immediately,

seem not worth saying

ten minutes from now.”

Arnot L. Sheppard Jr., author

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


Speak with a purpose


Is what you’re saying worth saying or reverent to the conversation?


Speaking is saying something with a purpose with an intended outcome.


Talking can range from idle chatting to a clausal conversation with or without a purpose.


Before you speak have a purpose to your conversation, know what you want to say and what you’ll accomplish with your conversation.


When we have nothing to say it’s to our best interest to remain silent and listen.


Be a professional communicator speak with a purpose listen with interest.


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