The Generosity Factor

Nearly every moment of every day we have the opportunity to give something to someone else—our time, our love, our resources. I have always found more joy in giving when I did not expect anything in return. - S. Truett Cathy

Are you a giver?  This month’s Proverbs focus is on giving, so it’s a perfect time to discover the joy of giving your time, talent, and treasure.

That just happens to be the subtitle of Ken Blanchard’s book The Generosity Factor, which I read earlier this year.

Giving—of talent, time, and money—can hurt. It can mean sacrifice.  The flip side is that giving has tremendous rewards. These rewards can become evident in a variety of dimensions—emotional, relational, financial, and even spiritual.

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Are You a Best Friend?

Be intentional to add value to every person you meet everyday. - John C. Maxwell

June 8th of every year is National Best Friends Day, which is all about celebrating the friendships that are so important to us.  Research reveals that friendships enrich our lives, boost our happiness, improve our self-confidence, and increase our sense of belonging and purpose.

In 2004, John Maxwell received a phone call from Dr. Les Parrott, who said, “John, I loved Winning with People.  I think you should write a sequel.”  So, in 2005, they co-authored 25 Ways to Win with People.

Their book provides specific strategies to learn specific skills that can be mastered in a matter of days.

Click here for my summary of 25 Ways to Win with People