The E-Impact Blog
Bob’s thoughts on being a generous leader and making a positive impact in the world.
Purpose is not a Revelation, It's a Practice
Purpose is not only fundamental but it must be developed. The journey is joyful so get started.
A Purpose is Fundamental, Not a Luxury
What’s your purpose? There are no wrong answers but it can be challenging to determine the right one.
Is Each New Day a Tragedy or a Fairytale?
How do your days make you feel? Enjoying your day is different than enjoying when you clockout. You can’t love every minute of your day but you can love the purpose behind your actions.
"Tell Me Something New"
You must ask people meaningful questions if you want to maintain a relationship. It’s the little conversations, not the big events that cement a bond.
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?
Author(ity)
Writing is a tremendous habit. It helps you form thoughts, contemplate deeper, develop critical thinking skills, and perhaps most valuable of all, generate authority.
You Must Do Good Before Doing Well
If you do good consistently, you’ll feel as if you’ve done well.
It’s a mindset and not an event.
Fear of Success
Success is scary. But’s necessary to take on that fear to sustain it. There are specific steps you can take to make sure it’s not crippling.
Your Brain is Good Enough
Your brain is good enough. Stop trying to improve it and just use it better.
Recruit Your Team by Doing Small Things for People
The little things matter the most when attracting great talent. Whether you’re in business or just in it for positive impact, you have to find great people. You have to recruit. Don’t try to impress with big benefits. Treat people well.
Riding the Tide or Building a Wave?
Our lives are filled with many trends. We can follow them. Or, we can build our own. We can let others decided what we want to be great at. Or, we can help others be great at what’s most important.
Go Where You Go: How to Find Your Destination
Go where you are led. This means you have to seek advice. This life is not to be done alone. Confidence is actually selfless. Joy is internal but comes with positive interactions.
Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant
Leadership involves being a servant not giving orders. It is important to understand what means the most to you, what you’re best at, and how to execute what you want to do. Lead with purpose and servants heart.
Timing is Everything
Time is precious. We don’t know how much we have. It’s very important to use it wisely and also recognize when the right time for change is. This doesn’t mean your situation is bad, it means that it has been good. Change is good.
Focus: Now or Later?
Focusing in the moment is just as important as focusing on the long term goal. Don’t miss a small lesson in search of a big result.
Build a Bigger Table Instead of a Fence: How to Invite People In
We should be lowering our fences and building bigger tables for people to join us. The blessings that we have can be shared with others to make our world a better place. Making a commitment to selfless behavior is better than having to take selfish action. Take control now and make an impact.
Mid-Course Corrections: What to Do When Your Path Doesn’t Point Towards Your Goal
Mid-course corrections are essential for success, especially within an impact project. Flexibility is important and identifying weaknesses is a strength. Be aware of the need for a change in your path and capitalize on the opportunity.
Education is Necessary But Not Sufficient
Education is important, but it’s not sufficient. We must act in order to accomplish. Learning happens while we act and makes the results of our efforts exponential.
Strengths and/or Weaknesses: What Should You Work On?
Are you overextending your strengths? Too much of a good thing is bad. Sometimes it’s good to work on another skill. Maybe your weaknesses can be improved upon.
The State of Motivation: How to Avoid That Motivational “High”
Are looking for a motivational ‘high”? Stop. Find a state of motivation. It’s healthier and more productive.