Episode 226, Is Knowledge Power?

Create Sales meetings in minutes. Lisa Thal is an Author,  Inspirational Speaker, and Business Coach. She has over 37 years of marketing, sales, and leadership experience. She wrote the book "Three Word Meetings."  Lisa coaches leaders on creating sales and business meetings with fun and interesting 3-word topics to create a conversation and inspire your sales team.

 

We all have heard the phrase, "Knowledge is Power." I have used this phrase throughout my life and Career. But I realized that Knowledge alone would not give me power.

 

Knowledge is essential, but taking action is required to make it a reality. We have so many available resources to learn. How to get better health, become Financially free, and create better relationships. What about our business? How do we identify new prospects and create new customers? How to convert more sales.

 

If you need to get the results you set out for yourself, it could be one simple step to help you achieve those goals. 

 

Knowledge is not power. It only has the potential to be power. Yes, we have to learn, but if you don't apply action, it only becomes Knowledge! My challenge for you is not to talk about what you will do but to do it. Less talk and more action will get you to your dreams and go.

 

The adage, "knowledge is power," has been around for centuries, but in the modern business world, it's not enough to know something. It's what you do with it that counts. You can have all the business knowledge and insights, but you must apply them to make them work. As a business owner, salesperson, or CEO, you must act on your Knowledge and turn it into something tangible. 

 

Five tips showing you how to turn Knowledge into action to achieve your goals.

 

Set clear goals 

The first step to turning Knowledge into action is setting clear goals. You need to know what you want and what actions to take. Make your goals specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based (SMART). It will help you focus on the actions moving you closer to your goals.

 

Break it down 

Once you set your goals, break them down into smaller, manageable tasks. It will make it easier to take action, as you won't be overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. It will also give you a clear path to follow, as you know exactly what needs to get done and when.

 

Take action 

It's time to act on your goals and the tasks to achieve them. Take the lead before things happen or for someone else to take the lead. The best way to turn Knowledge into action is to take action yourself. Put your plans into motion and start crossing off those more minor tasks. Each completed task will bring you closer to achieving your larger goals.

 

Learn as you go. 

Don't forget that Knowledge is a continuous process. You will learn new things as you act and work towards your goals. Embrace these new insights and use them to refine your plans and actions. Being open to change and new ideas is often the key to unlocking success.

 

Celebrate your Success.

Finally, remember to celebrate your successes - big or small. Taking action and achieving your goals should be celebrated. It's easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day tasks, and you must remember to mark the milestones. Take a moment to acknowledge your hard work and pat yourself on the back. Celebrate with your team and use that energy to motivate you towards the next goal.

 

Knowledge may not be power, but taking action on your Knowledge certainly is. Setting clear goals, breaking them down, taking action, learning as you go, and celebrating your successes are all keys to turning Knowledge into action and achieving your business goals. So, don't just sit on that pile of business knowledge; put it into action and watch your success unfold.

 

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