by Barry | Jan 3, 2014 | Attitude, Communication, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Listening, Relationships
Happy New Year everyone! We are definitely finishing strong with this month’s book mastermind. Adversaries Into Allies – Win People Over Without Manipulation or Coercion, by Bob Burg, gives a fresh look into how we can influence others while maintaining...
by Barry | Jan 2, 2014 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Goals, Vision
Well, we have made it through another Holiday season and I hope that yours was full of joy and happiness. I love this time of the year for many reasons, one of which is all the classic Holiday Movies that we have come to love. One of my favorite is “The Santa...
by Barry | Dec 12, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Communication, Decision Making, Influence, Leadership, Listening, Relationships
Happy Holidays everyone! We are definitely finishing strong with this month’s book mastermind. Adversaries Into Allies – Win People Over Without Manipulation or Coercion, by Bob Burg, gives a fresh look into how we can influence others while maintaining...
by Barry | Dec 10, 2013 | Attitude, Decision Making, Failure, Inspiration, Leadership, Respect, Success, Trust
Look at that, I already have you thinking and you haven’t even got past the title of the post yet. I love it when that happens. Self-confidence is one of those funny things. You don’t really understand it until you get it. No, not “get it”...
by Barry | Dec 6, 2013 | Character, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Legacy
It has not even been 24 hours since Nelson Mandela’s time here on earth came to an end. Most reading this probably know that Mandela has been in poor health for quite some time. Still, when that day finally comes, it seems so surreal. Since his release from...
by Barry | Dec 4, 2013 | Awareness, Character, Communication, Environment, Influence, Leadership, Listening, Relationships
Happy Holidays everyone! We are definitely finishing strong with this month’s book mastermind. Adversaries Into Allies – Win People Over Without Manipulation or Coercion, by Bob Burg, gives a fresh look into how we can influence others while maintaining...
by Barry | Dec 2, 2013 | Accountability, Decision Making, Goals, Personal Development, Success
Alright, I will admit it, the idea and implementation of discipline have never been one of my strengths. Those of you that have known me for a while are probably laughing right now because you know how true that statement is. I have had my share of challenges just...
by Barry | Nov 28, 2013 | Attitude, Inspiration, Legacy, Priorities, Relationships
It’s almost 1:40 am on Thanksgiving morning. Some might wonder – what in the world is he doing writing a blog at this time of the day – not to mention the day he is doing it. Well I will be honest; I have been writing it in my mind all day but...
by Barry | Nov 21, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Decision Making, Goals, Growth, Success
Today’s post is one I never really envisioned myself writing but I have come to understand, and appreciate that our physical health had a tremendous amount to do with the way we do just about everything. I had lots of goals for 2013, and to be honest, some of...
by Barry | Nov 16, 2013 | Awareness, Decision Making, Focus, Goals, Leadership, Personal Development, Purpose, Success, Vision
Have you ever heard the phrase “if you want it bad enough, you will find a way?” How about, “With a strong enough why, you will find a way.” I am sure there are plenty more that mean basically the same thing. OK, so what? What’s the...