by Barry | Jun 27, 2012 | 21 Laws, Character, Communication, Infuence, Leadership, Listening, Respect, Trust
Today I am travelling home to Oregon, but yesterday I was able to spend several hours walking along the Atlantic coastline in Florida with my wife Michelle. As I watched the tide continue to beat against an already battered shoreline (thanks to Tropical Storm Debby),...
by Barry | Jun 24, 2012 | Communication, Engagement, Goals, Infuence, Listening
Yesterday I had the great opportunity to attend an event called “A Day About Books”. John Maxwell, Charlie Wetzel and Michael Hyatt shared their thoughts on book writing and the platform used to get your word out. You might be tempted to stop reading...
by Barry | Jun 6, 2012 | 21 Laws, Accountability, Communication, Goals, Leadership, Responsibility
Law # 4 – The Law Of Navigation Have you given enough thought to where you are headed as a leader, or more importantly where you are leading those who are following you? In today’s busy world, we have become so busy with putting out today’s fires...
by Barry | Jun 3, 2012 | Communication, Engagement, Infuence, Leadership, Listening
While in a conversation, do you ever find yourself thinking more about what you are going to say next instead of actually listening what is being said by the other person? I know I do. Admittedly, I have cut the other person off more times than I can count just to...
by Barry | May 23, 2012 | 21 Laws, Communication, Infuence, Leadership
Law No. 2 – The Law Of Influence I often have people tell me “I’m not a leader” when I mention that I am involved in Leadership Development. I will typically respond with “Let me ask you a question – do you ever influence anyone?...