by Barry | Apr 19, 2013 | Attitude, Decision Making, Focus, Influence, Intentionality, Leadership, Legacy, Purpose
There has been much written over the last week related to the tragedy during the Boston Marathon and now we grieve over the explosion in Texas that has claimed many more lives. I was not directly impacted by either of these events, and I will not begin to suggest I...
by Barry | Apr 15, 2013 | Attitude, Decision Making, Goals, Growth, Inspiration, Personal Development, Purpose
We have all heard the phrase “curiosity killed the cat.” This usually refers to the idea that cats, being curious by nature, find themselves in various predicaments that will result in their untimely demise. I am not going to suggest that this has never...
by Barry | Apr 14, 2013 | Attitude, Decision Making, Environment, Focus, Personal Development, Relationships
Chances are if you are reading his, you are stressed out about something. Maybe lots of things. There has been a lot written about stress and how to avoid it. Honestly, I dream of the day when I am not stressed out about something. I am not sure that day will ever...
by Barry | Apr 7, 2013 | Accountability, Attitude, Decision Making, Focus, Goals, Inspiration, Personal Development, Purpose
OK, everyone with no bad habits raise your hand. Thought so! Everyone knows that we all have bad habits so I am not going to spend any time talking about them. I am not going to tell you how to get rid of them or overcome them. I will however, spend a little time on...
by Barry | Apr 2, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Intentionality, Priorities
There is a lot of thought about the importance of happiness. Some think that it is all that really matters. Other’s think that it’s a by-product of success. Some even think that it is some kind of luxury that only the wealthy can attain. For me,...
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...