Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Include Others on the Journey

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY THURSDAY!

8/20/26

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This Week:

BEING TRANSPARENT

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INCLUDE OTHERS ON THE JOURNEY

-- Sharing information with others is an act of inclusion.

-- It invites others into our lives and into our experience.

-- We should intentionally use inclusive language.

BLESSINGS for a super great day ahead!

YOU GOT THIS! ... and I am here to help

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This Week's Verse:

EPHESIANS 4:29 (ESV)

"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Build Connection

Make It a Great Day!
HAPPY WEDNESDAY!
8/19/26
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This Week:
BEING TRANSPARENT
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SHARE INFORMATION TO BUILD CONNECTION
-- Life runs at the speed of relationships.
-- Who is in your inner circle or your tribe?
-- Those conversations go deeper by design.
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YOU GOT THIS!
... and I am here to help!
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This Week's Verse:
EPHESIANS 4:29 (ESV)
"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."
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... content from
"The Charismatic Leader...
21 skills to connect with people"
by John Maxwell

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Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Share Vital Information for Success

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY TUESDAY!

8/18/26

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This Week:

BEING TRANSPARENT

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SHARE VITAL INFORMATION FOR SUCCESS

-- Share wisdom, apply understanding, and produce results.

-- This is how the mastermind roundtable concept became popular.

-- Don't hold back, share your nuggets so others can benefit.

BLESSINGS for a super great day ahead!

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This Week's Verse:

EPHESIANS 4:29 (ESV)

"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Give Others the Inside Track

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY MONDAY!

8/17/26

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This Week:

BEING TRANSPARENT

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GIVE OTHERS THE INSIDE TRACK

-- Anytime you let others in on the details of something new, it makes an impact.

-- Sharing should accompany the desire to equip and encourage others.

BLESSINGS for a super great week ahead!

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This Week's Verse:

EPHESIANS 4:29 (ESV)

"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Create Memories to Love

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

8/14/26

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This Week:

CREATE SPECIAL MOMENTS FOR OTHERS

(Characteristics of a Memory Maker)

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CREATE MEMORIES TO LOVE

-- Know what is valued, and design the experience for impact.

BLESSINGS for a super great weekend ahead!

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This Week's Verse:

PSALM 111:4 (NLT)

"He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

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Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Mementos and Keepsakes

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY THURSDAY!

8/13/26

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This Week:

CREATE SPECIAL MOMENTS FOR OTHERS

(Characteristics of a Memory Maker)

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MEMENTOS and KEEPSAKES

-- Show that something happened.

-- A memory is boosted by photographs and keepsakes.

-- When we help create a memory, give them something to remember it by.

BLESSINGS for a super great day ahead!

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This Week's Verse:

PSALM 111:4 (NLT)

"He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Shared Experiences

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

8/12/26

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This Week:

CREATE SPECIAL MOMENTS FOR OTHERS

(Characteristics of a Memory Maker)

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SHARED EXPERIENCES

-- Make something happen together.

-- Memories compound when they are experienced with someone you love.

-- It's August, what story from this summer will you talk about for years to come?

BLESSINGS for a super great day ahead!

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This Week's Verse:

PSALM 111:4 (NLT)

"He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Planning and Creativity

Make It a Great Day!
HAPPY TUESDAY!
8/11/26
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This Week:
CREATE SPECIAL MOMENTS FOR OTHERS

(Characteristics of a Memory Maker)
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PLANNING and CREATIVITY
Most people don't lead their lives, they accept their lives.
-- Here's a phrase our family has been using a lot lately, It's not -- we have to -- it's -- WE GET TO.
-- We don't need a reason; every day is a gift.
-- Today's quote image... create a memory today!
BLESSINGS for a super great day ahead!
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This Week's Verse:
PSALM 111:4 (NLT)
"He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful."
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... content from
"The Charismatic Leader...
21 skills to connect with people"
by John Maxwell
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YOU GOT THIS!
... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Characteristics of a Memory Maker

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY MONDAY!

8/10/26

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This Week:

CREATE SPECIAL MOMENTS FOR OTHERS

(Characteristics of a Memory Maker)

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TAKE INITIATIVE and SET ASIDE TIME

  • Few things bond people together like a shared memory.

  • Memories don't find us, we find them. Even better, when we are intentional, we make memories.

  • The richest memories are often those we plan and intentionally create.

BLESSINGS for a super great day ahead!

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This Week's Verse:

PSALM 111:4 (NLT)

"He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Only If You Mean It

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

8/7/26

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This Week:

SHARE THE CREDIT WITH OTHERS

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ONLY IF YOU MEAN IT

  • This may seem obvious yet let's be clear.

  • If we are not sincere, we don't make others feel good, we make them feel they're being schmoozed.

  • When we give praise or credit, we must do it from the heart.

BLESSINGS for a super great weekend ahead!

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This Week's Verse:

1 CORINTHIANS 3:6 (NLT)

"I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Even Better, Put it in Print

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY THURSDAY!

8/6/26

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This Week:

SHARE THE CREDIT WITH OTHERS

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EVEN BETTER, PUT IT IN PRINT

  • When we give praise verbally, we uplift them for a moment.

  • When we put it in writing, we have the potential to uplift them for a lifetime.

  • Don't underestimate the impact, what takes us only a few minutes to write, may inspire another person for decades.

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This Week's Verse:

1 CORINTHIANS 3:6 (NLT)

"I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Give Praise Publicly

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

8/5/26

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This Week:

SHARE THE CREDIT WITH OTHERS

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GIVE PRAISE PUBLICLY

  • When we give credit in front of their peers and loved ones, the value of it multiplies greatly.

  • Private recognition is valuable.

  • Public recognition is off the charts.

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This Week's Verse:

1 CORINTHIANS 3:6 (NLT)

"I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Give Credit with First Opportunity

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY TUESDAY!

8/4/26

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This Week:

SHARE THE CREDIT WITH OTHERS

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GIVE CREDIT WITH FIRST OPPORTUNITY

  • H. Ross Perot ... "Reward employees while the sweat's still on their brow."

  • Ken Blanchard ... "Catch people while they're doing something good."

  • John Wooden ... "When you score, give a smile, wink, or nod to the player who gives you a good pass. I guarantee he'll look for it."

Everyone enjoys having his contribution acknowledged.

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This Week's Verse:

1 CORINTHIANS 3:6 (NLT)

"I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Check Your Ego at the Door

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY MONDAY!

8/3/26

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This Week:

SHARE THE CREDIT WITH OTHERS

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CHECK YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR

-- We can't be authentic, humble leaders unless we set our egos aside.

-- Sharing credit with others does not hurt or lesson our value, it boost the value of others.

-- Becoming successful at anything is always a team effort.

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This Week's Verse:

1 CORINTHIANS 3:6 (NLT)

"I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

People Live Up to Their Dreams When Given the Chance to Fulfill Them

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

7/31/26

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This Week:

ENCOURAGE DREAMS

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PEOPLE LIVE UP TO THEIR DREAMS WHEN GIVEN THE CHANCE TO FULFILL THEM

-- There's no telling what might happen if we were to begin encouraging the dreams of people around us.

-- That's a legacy worth building.

Blessings for a super great weekend ahead!

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This Week:

PROVERBS 18:21

"Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Three MORE Ways to Encourage Others to Pursue Their Dreams

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY THURSDAY!

7/30/26

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This Week:

ENCOURAGE DREAMS

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THREE MORE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS

-- Offer assistance

-- Revisit their dream with them consistency.

-- Be a dream booster daily.

Let's set our mental radar to pick up on other's dreams. Everyone has a dream and everyone needs encouragment.

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This Week:

PROVERBS 18:21

"Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

3 Ways to Encourage Others to Pursue Their Dreams

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

7/29/26

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This Week:

ENCOURAGE DREAMS

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THREE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS

-- Ask them to share their dream.

-- Affirm the person as well as the dream.

-- Ask about any challenges thy need to overcome.

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This Week:

PROVERBS 18:21

"Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

Dreams Are Fragile

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY TUESDAY!

7/28/26

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This Week:

ENCOURAGE DREAMS

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DREAMS ARE FRAGILE

-- Be a dream encourager!

-- Critics excuse themselves for staying in their comfort zone by trying to talk others out of their dreams.

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This Week:

PROVERBS 18:21

"Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

The Power of Dreams

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY MONDAY!

7/27/26

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This Week:

ENCOURAGE DREAMS

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THE POWER OF DREAMS

-- It's a great privilege for someone to share a dream.

-- It shows great courage and trust.

-- Always take that moment of opportunity to be an encourager.

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This Week:

PROVERBS 18:21

"Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More
Patty Thompson Patty Thompson

We Need to Know We Have Helped

Make It a Great Day!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

7/24/26

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This Week:

INVITE OTHERS TO JOIN THE CAUSE

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WE NEED TO KNOW WE HAVE HELPED

-- It's not a sign of weakness to let others know they are valued.

-- Extending the invitation to become a part of a mission is a sign of security and strength.

All week, I have been thinking about how these daily inspirations have aligned with the army of warriors who have been lifting up shields of faith for my son, daughter in law, and grandson. We would not be where we are without you. Nothing is too hard for our God! My heart is overwhelmed with gratitude for the love being poured out through faithful, fervent prayer and financial kingdom generosity. Today is Day 70, and the journey continues...

Watch What God Does Next!

Blessings for a super great weekend ahead!

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This Week:

1 CORINTHIANS 2:9

"That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him."

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... content from

"The Charismatic Leader...

21 skills to connect with people"

by John Maxwell

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YOU GOT THIS!

... and I am here to help!

Read More