by Barry | Sep 7, 2012 | Character, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Vision
Leadership Development is a term that covers a multitude of topics. John Maxwell, who appears on the October cover of Success Magazine, has developed as a leader for over 40 years and says that: “Leadership is not made in a day, it’s made daily.” I...
by Barry | Sep 5, 2012 | 21 Laws, Accountability, Character, Goals, Influence, Leadership, Legacy, Personal Development, Priorities, Vision
I will be honest and say that my priorities have been somewhat messed up for longer than I would like to admit. I think I have been able to accept my order of priorities because I had some misguided idea that if I were really busy and providing for my family, my...
by Barry | Aug 29, 2012 | 21 Laws, Attitude, Character, Communication, Empowerment, Influence, Leadership, Teamwork
Early last year I experienced a great example of the power that momentum can produce. Unusually warm temperatures and heavy rains on Mt. Hood in Oregon produced runoff that forced the Sandy River over it’s banks washing out a road that had previously withstood...
by Barry | Aug 27, 2012 | Attitude, Character, Influence, Leadership
John Maxwell says “leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” I think that many people do not view themselves as potential leaders simply because of the job position they hold. I disagree completely. In every job, there is opportunity to...
by Barry | Aug 24, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Influence, Listening
When we face adversity and have to make choices that will impact the way we deal with the challenge we have two choices. The first choice is to focus on the who or the what that was responsible for the situation. The second choice is to understand and accept that we...
by Barry | Aug 22, 2012 | 21 Laws, Character, Communication, Empowerment, Influence, Leadership, Respect, Teamwork
The Law of Victory says that “Leaders find a way for the team to win.” I just spent four incredible days with my team, The John Maxwell Team. Four days of adding value to each other and showing appreciation throughout. I could go on and on about the...
