Inviting Guests to Join our Neighborhood

I consider it a great privilege to post a few thoughts for your consideration, as this responsibility refines my thinking and challenges me to plan and think beyond the never ending tyranny of the urgent. Frankly, I don't remember a season in my life when time seemed to pass so quickly; much like the wind I can only “feel” it’s passing, but I cannot fully grasp the impact until it’s long gone. As a result, the need for clear priorities and intentionality often occupies my thoughts.

After our conversation last week, I was “again” reminded that our best intentions accomplish little; “deliberate action”, even when it does not seem to produce fruit, merits our vigilant attention. The seeding that takes place when we “act” on that which we “intend” ~ “will” produce a harvest ~ “if” we do not grow impatient, or weary. In other words, keep plowing and seeding, even when you don’t “feel” like it! Since Sponsoring (and of course Sales), is our focus for the next few months, I thought it perhaps useful to encourage you, if you have not already done so to:

1. Print 3 copies of the “Neighborhood List” (one for each month of the promotion) and

2. Fill out each month with names of 10 people that you want to invite into your neighborhood. Do not discount those who have dropped out, and those to whom you have spoken before…trust me, many are watching and waiting to see how you do ~ MOVING is a big decision; start calling now! As with most moves, there will be a lot of questions and many things to consider. If we wait for people to ask us to move into our Neighborhood, it will remain vacant for some time.

3. Start Calling/Setting up “One on One” appointments ~ invite them to move and help you develop the neighborhood ~ after all, the cause of “heritage” is universal; it’s that common thread that unites us all…not to mention, almost “all” households have a picture problem!

Keep in mind there are many wonderful “Neighborhoods” (or professions) for people to move into. Be prepared to communicate “Why” yours merit their affections. I have observed that when it’s all said and done, is it “the depth of “our” personal convictions that reveal the scope of “our” commitment, and ultimately discloses the extent of our resolve. If people are going to move in, they need to know that we are not moving out!

Let's make our respective Neighborhoods the very best!