by Barry | Apr 10, 2013 | Awareness, Brand, Communication, Influence, Relationships, Trust
This is the final of four posts discussing “The Impact Equation” by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith. The subtitle of the book asks a great question, “Are you making things happen or just making noise? So which is it? Are you making a difference? Brogan...
by Barry | Apr 9, 2013 | Awareness, Decision Making, Legacy, Purpose, Vision
What happens when your job description doesn’t match your purpose? Oh boy, that’s a loaded question. Based on what I know, most people fall into this category. What do I know that leads me to this belief? I know that less that 30% of Americans are...
by Barry | Apr 8, 2013 | Awareness, Decision Making, Engagement, Growth, Intentionality, Legacy, Purpose
What is pain? I might ask ten people how they define pain and I would probably get ten different answers. A few years ago I would probably have a different definition that I do today. Today I would define pain as “something that keep you from focusing on your...
by Barry | Apr 7, 2013 | Accountability, Attitude, Decision Making, Focus, Goals, Inspiration, Personal Development, Purpose
OK, everyone with no bad habits raise your hand. Thought so! Everyone knows that we all have bad habits so I am not going to spend any time talking about them. I am not going to tell you how to get rid of them or overcome them. I will however, spend a little time on...
by Barry | Apr 6, 2013 | Awareness, Decision Making, Intentionality, Legacy, Personal Development, Purpose
I heard it said once that some people die in their twenties but their funeral isn’t until several years later. I never really understood what that meant until I found out that I was one of those who had died. I am not talking about in the literal sense –...
by Barry | Apr 5, 2013 | Leadership
Are you one of those people that is very driven and when you put your mind to something, you almost always get it done? I’m not, or at least I have not been on some things. As a coach, I encourage others and ask those curious types of questions that get results...
by Barry | Apr 4, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Environment, Growth, Influence, Leadership, The 5 Pillars of Influential Leadership
This will be the first of 16 weekly installments on The 5 Pillars of Influential Leadership. Over the next sixteen Thursdays, I will break down the 5 Pillars and show you how becoming and influential leader will not only improve your job skills but your personal life...
by Barry | Apr 3, 2013 | Awareness, Brand, Communication, Influence, Relationships, Trust
This is the third of four posts discussing “The Impact Equation” by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith. The subtitle of the book asks a great question, “Are you making things happen or just making noise? So which is it? Are you making a difference? Brogan...
by Barry | Apr 2, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Intentionality, Priorities
There is a lot of thought about the importance of happiness. Some think that it is all that really matters. Other’s think that it’s a by-product of success. Some even think that it is some kind of luxury that only the wealthy can attain. For me,...
by Barry | Apr 1, 2013 | Relationships, Trust
It seems like trust has been a pretty popular topic lately. I guess it should be no surprise if you buy into what David Horsager states in his recently released “The Trust Edge. Horsager states “trust, not money, is the real currency in business and...
