Author Archives: directimpact

The habit of doing will make you happy. The greatest regrets come from hearing and not doing. This is biblical- right from the Book of James. Andy Stanley outlined being prepared for our next season in life in his series … Continue reading →

You can never own success. The rent is due every day. I have to stay focused and disciplined. It always starts with a productive morning!

Life is not about feeding people. It is about eating with people!

I have just started to read the Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod.  He shared an interesting quote by Jim Rohn, “Our levels of success will rarely exceed our level of personal development, because success is something we attract by who … Continue reading →

Research indicates the pitch, volume and pace of your voice affect what people think you said about 5X as much as the actual words you used. Prof Deborah Gruenfeld- Stanford.

Pain is the language of humanity and people connect with you more on your vulnerabilities than your strengths. Don’t be afraid to share your struggles and show your vulnerability.

I heard any interesting comment this morning. In terms of trust, people connect more with you on your vulnerabilities/weaknesses versus your strengths. I need to work toward being more open with people about what I struggle with. This will build … Continue reading →

This week I started reading the 7 Habits of Effective People by Steven Covey. This is my second time around on this one. Here’s a piece that caught my attention: “It’s only the unsatisfied need that motivates. Next to physical … Continue reading →

Words help people or hurt people. Words kill and Words give life! I am working to be more kind and encouraging each day. There is not greater feeling than get outside of myself and lift somebody else up!

I was listening to a popular sales guru- Jeffrey Gitomer. He was sharing that if you tell others you are a great salesperson- you are bragging. If your customers say the same thing about you- then this is proof. Same … Continue reading →