by Barry | Jun 10, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Environment, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Teamwork, Values
When I left you yesterday, I was hanging in LAX waiting for my flight south to Guatemala City. About seven hours later the pilot’s voice came over the cabin speakers; “We are now beginning our descent into Guatemala City.” My two hour nap on the plane was over and I...
by Barry | Jun 9, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Focus, Growth, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Purpose, Teamwork
The day has finally arrived. This morning I boarded a plane in Portland and currently sit in LAX waiting for my flight to Guatemala as part of a team on a mission to make a difference in a Country that has reached out and asked for help. I have a pretty good idea of...
by Barry | Jun 7, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Empowerment, Growth, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development
As I draft this post, I am T-minus 48 hours from getting on a plane headed to Guatemala to participate in an experience that will no doubt change my way of thinking, but also change the way an entire Country thinks and functions. I will be travelling as part of a team...
by Barry | Jun 6, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Environment, Growth, Influence, Leadership, The 5 Pillars of Influential Leadership
This is the 10th of 16 weekly installments on The 5 Pillars of Influential Leadership. Every Thursday, I will break down the 5 Pillars and show you how becoming and influential leader will not only improve your job skills but your personal life as well. The 5 Pillars...
by Barry | Jun 5, 2013 | Brand, Communication, Engagement, Influence, Inspiration
I will assume that most of you are familiar with TED talks. If not, they are basically a forum for ordinary people to share their extra-ordinary stories on a public stage. I am currently reading “How To Deliver A TED Talk” by Jeremy Donovan. Now before...
