Author Archives: directimpact

Made the Surface Pro 3 purchase yesterday! I like the mobility of this solution and look forward to the change. There will be some bumps during the transition and I need to accept this as part of any move forward.

We have not received a lot of snow here in Fredericksburg, VA this year. Today we are expecting a big dose of the white stuff and the local school system has already shut down. The reaction is extreme, but I … Continue reading →

I will be leaving for Williamsburg on Saturday for the President’s Day Cup soccer tournament. The first game is at 8:00 AM and the temperature might hit 30 degrees. It will be even worse on Sunday. I question the wisdom … Continue reading →

Caring for others is really something that I can push under the rug if I don’t make it an active priority. Like most of us, I lean toward focusing on my own challenges on a daily basis. Every day I … Continue reading →

I make a living getting objective member and customer feedback for my clients. However, when my wife offered constructive feedback on one of my presentations I became defensive. To grow, I need to put aside my ego and emotions and … Continue reading →

I read a quote at a restaurant the other day and it really made me chuckle. Orson Wells was asking his doctor what he could do to lose weight. The doctor said, “Quit having intimate dinners for four and start … Continue reading →

There were many years where my only time spent with God was at church. The only problem is you can’t grow in rows. Real growth comes in circles or small groups. You can share thoughts on the bible and how … Continue reading →

Set up your long term goals and then focus each day on the tasks you need to accomplish. Sometimes looking too far ahead can get overwhelming. Focusing on the present and accomplishing the smaller tasks will need to the bigger … Continue reading →

It is quite windy here in Fredericksburg, VA today. Of course, Chicago is known to be the windy city, but the name is not for the weather. It goes back to the long winded politicians in Chicago.

I think it is wise to ask customers for feedback. However, most don’t have a good feel for the future. In fact, future defining customers are a very small percentage. Henry Ford said, “If I asked people what they wanted … Continue reading →