by Barry | Jun 16, 2013 | 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, Awareness, Growth, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Relationships, Teamwork
After two days of training I thought I had it figured out. Yea, right! First thing, I lose my trusted interpreter. Then I am told I will be teamed up with someone. OK – This will take me outside my comfort zone for sure. I was just getting comfortable with the...
by Barry | Jun 14, 2013 | 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, Awareness, Empowerment, Engagement, Environment, Goals, Infuence, Inspiration, Leadership, Listening
All the lessons learned yesterday made this morning run much smoother. As the news spread about the work we have been doing, additional requests were received for more. Several team members pulled double duty today to accommodate the requests for additional...
by Barry | Jun 13, 2013 | 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, Awareness, Empowerment, Leadership, Listening, Personal Development, Values
I find it hard to explain what happen today. I am not going to say it was great, incredible or unbelievable even though those words probably describe what took place. The truth is I don’t know how to explain it. How do you explain something that you have never done...
by Barry | Jun 12, 2013 | 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, Awareness, Empowerment, Growth, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Listening
I have come to the conclusion that stating the “today was incredible” will become quite redundant so I will just get to it. Today was the first day that we had the opportunity to really connect with the local residents that are helping out. This morning we finalized...
by Barry | Jun 11, 2013 | Accountability, Empowerment, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Leadership Development, Teamwork, Values
I know before even starting this post, that I will fail in adequately describing the emotional impact to the team today. If the importance of this undertaking were not clear before today, it is now. Along with great training from John and the EQUIP team, we were...
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...
