by Barry | May 10, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Environment, Growth, Influence, Leadership, Purpose, The 5 Pillars of Influential Leadership
Awareness is an interesting word. It can refer to so many different things at so many different levels. Some might just say “Are you aware of what you just did?” to their child after tipping over a glass of water. Or you might have someone ask you about...
by Barry | Apr 30, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Focus
Expectations. What does this word actually mean and how does it impact our lives? Have you ever been disappointed because your expectations were not met? Have you ever exceeded your expectations and felt overwhelmed with joy at the success? I believe our...
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 | Mar 29, 2013 | Attitude, Empowerment, Influence, Leadership
I recently attended a Government Affairs Luncheon and the topic was centered around special programs available to High School students focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. I have to admit, these were some of my favorite subjects when I was in High...
by Barry | Mar 6, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Influence, Leadership, Listening, Purpose
This is the second of of three posts taking a look at Dan Pink’s “To Sell Is Human.” Pink brings a new look at the art of selling and explains why although statistically one of nine Americans work in sales, so do the rest of us. In section one, Pink...