Quotes by Heidi

Here are some miscellaneous quotes and words to live by I have used in talks and articles throughout my 17+ year professional speaking and writing career:

“When it comes to Marketing – Savvy business owners know that having Champions and Fans spread positive words about their products and services is the shortest route to success.”

“Are you an  Elan’trepreneur or an echo? It has been said that copying another is the highest form of flattery; however, I prefer to be original – after all, no one ever heard an original thought from an echo.”

“The balance between being a businessperson and being a creative person can seem impossible at times. You have to be organized and the bigger your company gets the more organized you need to be… that and willing to delegate, to give up control.”

“Savvy entrepreneurs had the foresight to realize that the Internet was an avenue ready to explode and took advantage of the opportunities to create integrated multi-channel programs early on.”

“Technology may be able to help a person perform, however it is human beings who inspire technology — and other people.”

“People are by nature great “launchers;” coaches and mentors help us become great “landers.”

“Publicity is the perception of something that may or may not be true or even real.”

“The relentless practice of FOCUS will help you achieve your goals… and then some. Focus relentlessly.”

“Quality and service are important, if you want to make a sale. If you want to keep a customer for life, keep your promises.”

“Serving others without expectation can change your life – pay attention to what’s going on in the world, in the country, in your community and decide how you will serve.”

“Sometimes you have to get away from the noise. A key to staying centered and finding balance is to minimize the onslaught of information.”

“Relationship networking is about who you know and more importantly, who knows you.  Building the right network can open new doors to future success in your business.”

“Virtual networking is a great way to meet people around the corner or around the world.  What better way to reach out and touch someone in the 21st Century than the Internet?”

“If men had to choose between giving birth and writing a book, I think they would choose writing a book.  I have given birth to three children and 8 books.  Writing is easier and more profitable.  And besides, when you write a book, you can become a celebrity.  I don’t know about you, but my children have never asked for my autograph!”

“ A person with a big idea and the willingness to explore the idea and then share her findings with the world can change the world.”

“There are two types of coaches in the world.  Those who encourage you when they think you know how to do something and those who encourage you when they are sure you don’t. Either way, they can inspire you achieve the greatness you were destined to achieve.”

“Delegating to other people – appropriately delegating – is not only liberating, it frees up your time to be more creative.”

“We must rise to the capacity we have to shape our own lives to design our own destiny. That is how we grow as people.”

“One does not become a success by accident. We become successful by working toward our goals and aspirations.”

“Decision is the first step to achieving goals. Reaching them is the motivation for deciding on the next goal to reach.”

“Great leaders lighten the burden of others rather than adding weight to their shoulders.”

Great leaders lift spirits even when theirs are not so high.”

“How good you feel about what you do in all aspects of life is directly related to the satisfaction you have with your life.”

“The Company that feels the ‘pulse’ of the customer has a competitive advantage which can be translated into greater customer satisfaction and greater profits.”

“Some peoples ideas are worth a million dollars, others not – are your ideas limiting your potential or taking you where you want to go?”

“The key to successful relationships is honest, consistent and fair communication from the parties involved.”

“When it comes to educating small business owners and busy executives, they are really only interested in information, ideas and products that can help them with challenges and opportunities that are of a super-urgent nature to them.”

“There will always be someone out there who think you’ve done the wrong thing, never let that someone be you!”

“The road to hell may be paved with good intentions, but sometimes people would prefer to see a person burning , rather than offer water to put out the fire!”

Feel free to use these quotes in your own writing, etc. If you do, please use my name Heidi Richards Mooney as the source.