by Barry | Aug 15, 2012 | 21 Laws, Communication, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Teamwork, Vision
The Law of Buy-In states that a leader will find a dream and then the people. Followers will find a leader and then the dream. My father was a stock broker for a short time early in his professional career and I remember some time around my senior year in High School...
by Barry | Aug 13, 2012 | Brand, Character, Communication, Influence, Leadership, Vision
There has been an abundance of material printed lately about the importance of your brand. Some of you are very specific on the development of your brand and then focusing on what it takes to live up to it. Others of you probably don’t even think you have a...
by Barry | Aug 10, 2012 | Attitude, Communication, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Relationships, Vision
Do you ever feel like you are leading a bunch of lost sheep? So many times I have heard “leaders” make the statement that the people they are leading just won’t follow their lead. My first question to them would be “Why should they follow...
by Barry | Aug 6, 2012 | Character, Communication, Engagement, Influence, Listening, Personal Development
My cousin’s son Corey is hoping to make the final cut later this month and become a Minnesota Vikings moving from amateur status to professional football player. Corey is chasing his dream and following his progress over the past four years has given me a...
by Barry | Jul 30, 2012 | Communication, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Personal Development
Have you given much thought to the impact you have on others when you inspire them. We all not only like, but need to be inspired. The problem is that typically our focus tends to be centered around our own needs. We have a huge opportunity to make a difference in...
