by Barry | Oct 8, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Empowerment, Goals, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Legacy, Personal Development, Purpose
My wife accomplished a life long goal yesterday. She completed her first official marathon and did it under five hours and running the entire way. First of all “Congratulations Michelle, I am very proud of you.” I learned a lot from her accomplishment....
by Barry | Oct 7, 2012 | Attitude, Brand, Character, Coaching, Empowerment, Goals, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Legacy, Personal Development, Teamwork
We have all said it, “Think Outside The Box.” Usually to promote unique thinking that will result in some great new idea or outcome. The problem is that this phrase is used way more than the results are realized. I was watching the Oregon Ducks play the...
by Barry | Oct 2, 2012 | Accountability, Attitude, Character, Communication, Empowerment, Engagement, Goals, Influence, Leadership, Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, Trust
When faced with an important or difficult task, we typically call on the best of our best, those whose performance carries a track record of success. We have all used the phrase “A-Team” to describe this group. But what happens when the A-Team is not available? If...
by Barry | Sep 26, 2012 | 21 Laws, Awareness, Decision Making, Empowerment, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Leadership Development, Legacy, Teamwork, Vision
Nothing is more important in my reading and writing than Leadership Development and the growth that results from it. Why? Because just like John Maxwell says, “Everything Rises and Falls on Leadership.” Now that I am in my mid-forties, I can see a major...
by Barry | Sep 12, 2012 | 21 Laws, Attitude, Character, Empowerment, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Personal Development, Teamwork
After Hurricane Katrina hit, I ventured twice to New Orleans to help with the cleanup and restoration process. I was blessed to have my sons, Scott and Spencer, travel with me. It was almost 18 months after Katrina hit the first time we went down there but I...
