by Barry | Apr 1, 2013 | Relationships, Trust
It seems like trust has been a pretty popular topic lately. I guess it should be no surprise if you buy into what David Horsager states in his recently released “The Trust Edge. Horsager states “trust, not money, is the real currency in business and...
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 27, 2013 | Awareness, Brand, Decision Making, Engagement, Influence
This is the second of four posts discussing “The Impact Equation” by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith. The subtitle of the book asks a great question, “Are you making things happen or just making noise? So which is it? Are you making a difference?...
by Barry | Mar 25, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Communication, Decision Making, Focus, Intentionality, Priorities, Respect
Do you ever find yourself out of time and energy because you have spent everything you have trying to be everything to everyone? Most of us like to help out but at what point do we simply need to say NO? I have learned (and am still learning) the hard way, when to...
by Barry | Mar 22, 2013 | Awareness, Decision Making, Focus, Intentionality, Leadership, Vision
REPOST: CELEBRATING THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF LEADERSHIP AND THE ART OF STRUGGLE I recently read Leadership and the Art of Struggle by Steven Snyder on a flight from Chicago to Portland. Snyder does a great job summarizing many of the struggles that leaders deal...