The stream is a loving, inclusive force necessary to the life that surrounds it and the life that is drawn to it. As one who is drawn, I’m in awe of this force that has become such a part of my experience. -The Stream as Force, Impact Chapter, page 19 What is your journey of impact? [...]
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You, The Stream, and Impact
Posted in Ch. 1: Impact, tagged Awareness, Ch. 1: Impact, Desire, Encouragement, Experience, Flow, Passion, Story on February 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The Building of Confidence – Eric’s Story
Posted in Ch. 1: Impact, Ch. 3: A New Confidence, tagged comfort, Confidence, Conscious, Purpose, Self-serve, Service, Transition on February 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Eric’s story interview began with music to my ears, “I feel more relaxed now that I understand my purpose.” Purpose−the beginning of impact. As Eric looked back on his life, both personally and professionally, he began to realize how much his sense of being depended on, and revolved around, service and excellence in service. As [...]
Trust Yourself (Expertise)
Posted in Ch. 1: Impact, tagged Ch. 4: Voice, Ch. 7: Love, Confidence, Conscious, Experience, Intention, Transition, Trust on October 26, 2011 | 8 Comments »
In the agitation of intentional transition a threat to confidence I consciously allowed. Soul asks, “Do you know what you can do?” and reminds me of a casual style avowed. A loving voice not my own exhorts, “Trust yourself” melting the icy texture of fear into knowledge matured. With casual trust I float in creative [...]
Net Strength
Posted in Ch. 1: Impact on September 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We each are a loop in the connective strands. A source of strength in connectivity is obviously found in the makeup of each strand … … but the connections are only possible in the strength of our individuality.
Impact; and the Love of Story
Posted in Ch. 1: Impact, tagged Authenticity, Confidence, Story, Strengths on July 6, 2010 | 5 Comments »
The measure of our continuing individuality in any work is the refusal to be swallowed by our goals, our ambitions, or our company no matter how marvelous they may be. -David Whyte in Crossing the Unknown Sea It is just past mid-year, and I only now feel I have come to the preparation work intended for [...]
Anticipated Impact
Posted in Ch. 1: Impact, tagged Ch. 2: Desire & Intent, Commitment, Conscious, Story, Sustainability on June 28, 2010 | 4 Comments »
There is no impact without action; and there is only value in actions formed in authentic anticipation. Impact is the living measure – a story unfolding – of the sustainable reach of your leadership. What you do, commitment by successive commitment, writes the story of your reach in this world. Your reach is sustained through [...]
Sustainable Expression of Self
Posted in Ch. 1: Impact, tagged Awareness, Ch. 6: Focus, Commitment, Confidence, Sustainability on June 21, 2010 | 8 Comments »
“Our work – what we really do – and the impact of our work is evidence of who we are. What we really do is a holographic signature. Work takes on an artistic flow when mindfully allowed to become a sustainable expression of self.” -Awareness – The Portal of Impact; Chapter One: Impact Garrett’s development focus [...]
The Journey of Self-Discovery
Posted in Ch. 1: Impact, tagged Authenticity, Integrity, Intention on June 14, 2010 | 8 Comments »
It’s like learning a new language. We had been working together for several weeks when Deanna said this to me. She had been learning many valuable specifics about her true self and each week successively impressing me with her focused and intentional application with what she was learning. Deanna is acting with integrity. Integrity is [...]
One Person’s Passion
Posted in Ch. 1: Impact, tagged Confidence, Passion, Study on June 9, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I finally realized the core of my motivation in reading and studying what I read. First of all, I read the work of good writers; like my favorite, David Whyte. Next, from the pleasure of the read, I am compelled to study; to contemplate the writer’s words and the passion behind those words. I then [...]
It Begins with Commitment
Posted in Ch. 1: Impact, tagged Commitment, Story, Storytelling on June 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The moment of change is when one commits. It was a Friday when Robert was asked to assume the role of President on the following Monday. After meeting with him and having the privilege to talk for two hours, I feel certain Robert accepted the challenge without hesitation. In that moment, this college in the [...]
