Accentuate the Positive
It’s hard to believe, but it takes seven positive statements to counter one negative. I heard that early in my career in business, and I Read More
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Give Gather As You Go – it covers lessons learned about: life, leadership, purpose, family, the toughest of times, celebrations and more.
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Donating is easy, but making an impact is the true challenge. Our purpose wisdoms draw upon lessons learned through board leadership, commitment to the community, and creating philanthropy that truly makes a difference.
Why Did I Write This Book
I have had a ton of experiences; I believe I’ve had more experiences of different kinds than a lot of people have. Good things have happened, as well as a bunch of rough stuff, and there are lessons to be learned from each. If I share these “wisdoms,” maybe I can help other people. A lot of the concepts in this book are mine and originated with me; but many are also things I have heard along the way and thought were so smart that I incorporated them into my life and my thinking...Read More
The Important vs. The Critical
We all are incredibly busy. Days fly by. There is so much on your to-do list that some days you just can’t breathe, and you Read More
Cherokee Tale About Wolves
An old Cherokee was teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible Read More
Make It Count Twice
You are planning to make a gift to a charity, a school, or any 501(c)(3) organization. You like what they do and what they stand Read More
A Different Kind of Philanthropy
One day I was cleaning out my fridge and discarded some moldy cheese and lettuce that had serious brown spots on several of the exterior Read More
And Just a Few More Thoughts on Giving Back
Concentrate your efforts. You can make a real difference if you put your thoughts and efforts behind one or two causes. When you spread your Read More