I believe that each of us has truly GREAT and original ideas at different times in our lives. We are likewise inspired by others at times by reading their books or sometimes a simple quote.

I often use quotes in my columns, as reinforcements for a position I have or providing credit to others who provided me with an inspiration or a starting point. I also use quotes in many of my training presentations as well, in both the full programs and in breaks. I know they are effective, as I receive requests for copies from many participants following these sessions.

Below are ten quotes that address the topic of SERVICE.

  1. Service Is The Opportunity to Make a Difference in Someone’s Life.
  2. “Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt
  3. The first step toward great SERVICE is... willingness
  4. If your company has a Mission Statement, memorize it.
  5. “Nothing great was ever achieved without Enthusiasm” Ralph Waldo Emerson
  6. When you wholeheartedly adopt a “with your heart” attitude and go out with the positive principle, you can do incredible things.
  7. Live your life and forget your age.
  8. In the real world there are YES and NO.
    In SERVICE there are Yes and “May I suggest the following?”
  9. Never use the word “impossible” seriously again.
    Toss it into the verbal wastebasket.
  10. “When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” Ernest Hemingway

More to follow...

Keys to Success Hospitality Tip of the Week:

Hotel Common Sense Philosophy #14 “Use technology to help guests first, the hotel second. People will always relate to “high touch” in our business.” - Dr. John Hogan CHE CHA CMHS

Part of the Fifteen Timeless Philosophies in Hospitality - A 2011 Keynote Address and Workshop

KEYS TO SUCCESS is the umbrella title for my 2010 programs, hospitality services and columns. This year’s writings will focus on a wide variety of topics for hotel owners, managers and professionals including both my "HOW TO" articles and HOSPITALITY CONVERSATIONS. My segments Lessons from the Field, Hotel Common Sense and Principles for Success will be featured at appropriate times in the year as well.

John Hogan is a successful hospitality executive, educator, author and consultant and is a frequent keynote speaker and seminar leader at many hospitality industry events. He is CEO and Co-Founder of HospitalityEducators.com , which has more than 2000 resource pages and has become the #1 independent website for hotel owners and managers. He is also the Principal of HoganHospitality.com , which offers hotel expert witness services and hospitality consulting..

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