by Barry | Sep 19, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Brand, Decision Making, Environment, Goals, Growth, Leadership, Legacy, Personal Development
For more than two years Scott Fay has been my coach, mentor, and most importantly, my friend. When I was trying to separate who I was from what I did, and come up with a plan for the rest of my life, Scott believed in me and pushed me in the right direction. Although...
by Barry | Sep 6, 2013 | Awareness, Decision Making, Intentionality, Purpose
Two or three times a year, my wife Michelle and I go stay at a friends vacation home in the Columbia River Gorge. Even though it is less than an hour east of us, it feels like we have completely removed ourselves from the grid that we call everyday life. It’s a...
by Barry | Sep 2, 2013 | Awareness, Environment, Focus, Growth, Intentionality
This is the first time in 23 years that we have not had either of the boys home during the summer. Yes, we miss them and at least Spencer has visited a few times but there is one big problem with not having them at home … Firewood! I made the decision that I...
by Barry | Aug 26, 2013 | Brand, Decision Making, Goals, Influence, Priorities, Vision
I heard John Maxwell once say that “People won’t remember what you did and they won’t remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel.” There is a lot to be said for that statement. I believe it goes hand in hand with the...
by Barry | Aug 21, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Communication, Empowerment, Influence, Intentionality, Leadership, Teamwork
I recently finished reading “Give And Take – A Revolutionary Approach To Success” by Adam Grant. I was not familiar with the book or the author but Give and Take came highly recommended by Jeremey Donovan who wrote “How To Give A TED...
