by Barry | Dec 14, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Intentionality, Relationships
Well here we are, right in the middle of the Christmas season and we have an whole new array of decisions to make every day. When will I do my Christmas shopping? How much will I eat? How am I going to deal with all those people in my house? This is my favorite time...
by Barry | Nov 26, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Empowerment, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Personal Development, Purpose, Responsibility
We just finished the Thanksgiving weekend and most of us no doubt, had much to be thankful for and enjoyed the time with our family and friends. I said most. Not long ago, I was speaking with a teenager who didn’t seem to be very thankful for much of anything....
by Barry | Nov 19, 2012 | Accountability, Character, Communication, Decision Making, Leadership, Relationships, Respect, Responsibility, Trust
I was at my church life group last week and we were discussing faith and deeds and how what we think does not always translate to how we act. Jeff, one of my best friends over the last twenty-five years made the following statement, “Truth is forgettable if not...
by Barry | Nov 12, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Communication, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Relationships, Responsibility
Today we celebrate Veterans Day 2012 and many of us will enjoy a day off from our typical Monday work responsibilities and have the day to do whatever we choose. My question is “what will you do?” I will not be taking the day off from work but will make...
by Barry | Oct 26, 2012 | Awareness, Coaching, Communication, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Listening, Relationships
I was recently involved in a conversation with my coaching mentor on the topic of self leadership. The conversation was related to the coaching process but it struck me that the practice of self-leadership is really something that we need to incorporate into all...
