Author Archives: directimpact

Thankful

The day after Thanksgiving is always a period of reflection and conflict for me. Thanksgiving we give thanks for all the big and seemingly little things in our lives. Most often it is the little things and family that make … Continue reading

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Unconditional Love

Just finished another study on the prodigal son story in the bible. I always thought the story was focused on the prodigal son or his brother who did everything right. The study pointed out the focus is really on God’s … Continue reading

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Come Alive!

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Theologian Howard Thurman.

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Cracks

“There is a crack in everything and everyone, that’s how the light gets in.” From the book, The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown.

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Key to Sales Success

I am reading Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount and he shared one of the keys to sales success- “In God We Trust and Follow Up with Everyone Else!”

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Golden Sales Rule

Remember the Golden Rule of Sales- In God We Trust and Follow Up with Everyone Else. I read this in the book Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount.

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CEX Event

I am really excited to be attending the CEX event tomorrow. This event is focused on component relations professionals who work in professional associations. They deal with chapters, states, sections, affiliates etc. There has never been an event like this … Continue reading

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Prayer

Reading through Book of James and was reminded that prayer should be the first action in good and bad times. I tend to lean more into God during difficult times. My challenge is giving the credit to God in the … Continue reading

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Wisdom

Listening to Francis Chan this morning from Book of James. Share a good prayer- “Help me to gain wisdom that will honor God in all my actions.” Need to focus on being led by the spirit and not by jealousy … Continue reading

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Trials

My mom just had emergency surgery on Monday night. The surgery was successful, but we are vigilant about infection and leakage. I know in my heart the trials we go through in life bring us closer to God and each … Continue reading

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