by Barry | Oct 23, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Character, Leadership, Teamwork, Trust
I recently finished reading Boundaries For Leaders – Results, Relationships and Being Ridiculously In Charge by Dr. Henry Cloud. Twenty years after he co-authored “Boundaries – When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life” Dr....
by Barry | Sep 19, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Empowerment, Growth, Inspiration, Leadership, Purpose, Relationships
It has been an honor this week to support my friend and colleague, Bethany Connor, during the launch of her new book “Cherished – One Woman’s Journey to Love and Be Loved.” OK guys (the male population out there), before you get scared by the...
by Barry | Aug 28, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Brand, Decision Making, Environment, Intentionality, Leadership, Legacy, Responsibility, Teamwork, Vision
I recently finished “The Collaboration Economy – How to meet Business, Social, and Environmental Needs and Gain Competitive Advantage” by Eric Lowitt. It focuses on how some of the major global players in business and industry have taken it upon...
by Barry | Jun 21, 2013 | Accountability, Influence, Leadership, Relationships, Trust
I am sure sometime during your life you have said “I will be loyal to this cause, person or organization until the day I die.” Do you still feel that way? Loyalty is a pretty powerful word when you think about it. When I think of being loyal, it is more...
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 | May 17, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Communication, Environment, Growth, Influence, Intentionality, Leadership, The 5 Pillars of Influential Leadership
Carl Jung said “The greatest tragedy of the family is the unlived lives of the parents.” Stop and read that again. I believe that this is true not just for parents but for everyone. Living a fulfilled, meaningful life requires growth. One of my focus points...