Author Archives: directimpact

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 →

Stopped at McDonald’s and received a free coffee. This is part of their love promotion that debuted on a Super Bowl ad. I must say it made me feel good and created an emotional attachment. Need to find ways to … Continue reading →

I listened to a talk by Andy Stanley yesterday on giving. He mentioned two categories of giving- intervention and prevention. I have fallen into the intervention category most of the time because it is more emotional and I can see … Continue reading →

Working hard each day to encourage my colleagues, family and friends. I fell short last night when reviewing my sons grades. I was pretty hard on him and did not focus enough on what was right before going into improvement … Continue reading →