The E-Impact Blog
Bob’s thoughts on being a generous leader and making a positive impact in the world.
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.
Resources, Relationships, and Routines: How to Be Efficient
Efficiency will lead to more impact. Resources, relationships, and routines, the three “R”s, are the keys to making you and your team as efficient as possible. Your impact will be greater and your fulfillment will shine.
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.
Giveaways: Vanity or Value?
Giveaways are great. We all love free things. But has our society made getting free things too important? Should we pay for value? Companies give away free things in hopes you’ll become a customer. Your charitable giving is not a business. When you give, you should expect nothing in return.
The Harder You Work the Luckier You Get
There is no substitute for hard work. If you are looking for better luck, work harder and you’ll be “luckier”. The effort will put you in a more favorable position.
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.
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.
You are Your Motivation: Three Steps to Change Your Search for Motivation to Impactful Action
Do you find your seal searching for motivation? Stop. Look within. There’s a three-step process for finding what motivates you. Everyone has gifts that can help others. Here’s how you identify them and use them for good.
The Five People You Spend the Most Time With: How to Find the Right Ones
They say you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Here’s how to pick the best five.