by Barry | Sep 6, 2013 | Awareness, Decision Making, Intentionality, Purpose
Two or three times a year, my wife Michelle and I go stay at a friends vacation home in the Columbia River Gorge. Even though it is less than an hour east of us, it feels like we have completely removed ourselves from the grid that we call everyday life. It’s a...
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 | Aug 26, 2013 | Brand, Decision Making, Goals, Influence, Priorities, Vision
I heard John Maxwell once say that “People won’t remember what you did and they won’t remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel.” There is a lot to be said for that statement. I believe it goes hand in hand with the...
by Barry | Aug 7, 2013 | Brand, Communication, Decision Making, Influence, Intentionality, Leadership, Success, Trust
I am currently reading “Give And Take – A Revolutionary Approach To Success” by Adam Grant. I was not familiar with the book or the author but Give and Take came highly recommended by Jeremey Donovan who wrote “How To Give A TED Talk”...
by Barry | Aug 5, 2013 | Attitude, Character, Communication, Decision Making, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Legacy, Respect
Respect is one of the most important values, qualities or characteristics we find in any relationship, personal or professional. I also believe that it is one of the most misunderstood. Dictionary.com provides a pretty good picture of what I’m talking about: esteem...
by Barry | Jul 26, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Environment, Leadership, Purpose
I find it very interesting on how many of us (myself included) allow other people or circumstances to provide the motivation we need to do the things we need to do. Watching this dynamic for several years in many different environments, I have come to the conclusion...
