Posts by Barry Spencer
The Starting Point to Giving
Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s best selling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, has sold more than 25 million copies in 38 languages worldwide. It…
Read MoreWho’s Responsible Anyway?
The power of giving and how it is needed more today than ever is easily overlooked. How does giving back promote personal responsibility? Compassion for others is at the heart…
Read MoreA Purpose Driven Life
You have purpose. You were made on purpose with a purpose. REMEMBER this for you and REMIND your donors! In his landmark book, Man’s Search for Meaning of Man, Viktor…
Read MoreThe Antidote for Materialism
The United States is the greatest country in the world and provides tremendous opportunities for people to make a contribution and be compensated well for it. As a result, we…
Read MoreKeep the Fire Burning- 2nd Half Strategy
How many times have you heard of someone who sells their business or retires from their lifetime work only to pass away shortly after. Why? Lack of focus… direction? Maybe.…
Read MoreGive This Blessing to Your Donors
It feels like a new year… … as things begin to open back up and people are finding their new normal! And people are continuing to look for ways to…
Read MoreConnection
Making a Connection Can you see it? Can you feel it? Technology and social media were already leading many to feel disconnected from each other and causes. Then the pandemic…
Read MoreFamilies that Last
Families that Last This is a “statistic” you don’t want to be. Unfortunately, for too many, they are included in this statistic – even my own family. The statistics overwhelmingly…
Read MoreA Hand Up, Not a Hand Out
A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out Many kids today can’t see the true needs of others. For those who have grown up in a middle-class home and country, it’s…
Read MoreThe Darnedest Thing… Families
The Darnedest Thing… Families Here’s an idea to bring just about any family together. Because, how the family system works is interesting, isn’t it? They have the potential to be…
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