The E-Impact Blog
Bob’s thoughts on being a generous leader and making a positive impact in the world.
Don't Use Someone Else's Definition of Success
You must define success on your own. This will lead to fulfillment.
Service Vs. Reaction
Service is proactive. Work is reactive. You have to employ the former to make people feel a special experience.
Aim in the Middle
Perfect aim is not necessary but the calculated aim is. There is a middle ground in the best goal-setting process.
Numb to Underperformance
Underperformance can become habitual. This is a testament to the power of habits and strong reason to avoid underperformance from the beginning of your efforts.
The Center of Leadership
The best leaders are able to empower people from a complementary position. The generous leader does this by giving her or their best to the people they lead.
Do it How You Want it Done
You must know what you want to get done. Plan this out for maximum impact.
Belief • Emotions • Actions • Results
The acronym B.E.A.R. is a great way to explain how to be successful in the positive impact space.
Watch Your Behavior
The way you behave is a way of communicating with others. But, did you know it’s also a way to “speak” with yourself?
How to Be an Expert Architect
An architect needs to attention to detail to be successful. They also need a great memory. The work you have done to build your network is no different. Pay attention to the finer points that people share with you and come back to them.
Credibility is Power
Credibility is hard to build and hard to measure. It’s more like power than strength.
Heal Properly. Come Out Stronger.
Healing is a process that enables us to grow and come out stronger than we were before. Unfortunately, it’s not guranteed. You have to work at it and find intentional steps to execute.
Honesty and Passion Trump Form and Technique
Your honest passion will trump your well-formed technique. Practice doing what is right before how you do it.
Writing and Reading
Writing is more than just an output. It’s actually a deep input that helps us understand things better and train the brain to think critically.
Teachers Give Theoretical Knowledge, Coaches Give Practical
Teachers are an essential part of society and so are coaches. Each of their importance cannot be underappreciated.
They should also work together for maximum impact.
Where’s Your Value?
What kind of value are you providing for the people you serve? You MUST figure out what people need and make sure that what you give is helpful.
Creativity is Connectedness
Being creative allows for us to be connected. Everyone should feel comfortable innovating with what they have.
Wisdom Over Knowledge: Why You Should Make the Choice
Wisdom is greater than knowledge because it’s more flexible. Knowledge is helpful in evaluation. But, wisdom leads to wiser decisions. UNfortunately, knowledge is easy to find. Wisdom comes with experience.
Low-Grade Anxiety: Are You Coping or Preventing?
Anxiety isn’t always noticeable but it can add up. It’s important to identify the things that are consistently stressing you without showing up. If you can prevent them you’ll have a healthier mind and easier road to impact.