by Barry | Jul 12, 2013 | Attitude, Empowerment, Engagement, Focus, Goals, Leadership, Team Chemistry, Teamwork, Vision
Teamwork is a funny thing. So many times in my life, I have heard phrases like “We need to work as a team,” or “Teamwork makes the dream work.” After giving it some thought, I am not sure I completely buy into that. I think that teamwork is successful when the...
by Barry | Jun 9, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Focus, Growth, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Purpose, Teamwork
The day has finally arrived. This morning I boarded a plane in Portland and currently sit in LAX waiting for my flight to Guatemala as part of a team on a mission to make a difference in a Country that has reached out and asked for help. I have a pretty good idea of...
by Barry | May 29, 2013 | Awareness, Focus, Growth, Influence, Leadership
I recently read “Leaders Open Doors” by Bill Treasurer. Treasurer has done an outstanding job at describing the importance of creating opportunities for others as it relates to the role of a leader. Among several significant points, Treasurer brings home...
by Barry | Apr 30, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Focus
Expectations. What does this word actually mean and how does it impact our lives? Have you ever been disappointed because your expectations were not met? Have you ever exceeded your expectations and felt overwhelmed with joy at the success? I believe our...
by Barry | Apr 25, 2013 | Awareness, Brand, Environment, Focus, Growth, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Purpose, The 5 Pillars of Influential Leadership
This is the 4th of 16 weekly installments on The 5 Pillars of Influential Leadership. Every Thursday, I will break down the 5 Pillars and show you how becoming and influential leader will not only improve your job skills but your personal life as well. The 5 Pillars...
by Barry | Apr 24, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Communication, Decision Making, Focus, Growth, Influence, Legacy, Purpose
This is the second of three posts discussing the book “20,000 Days And Counting” by Robert D. Smith. Smith has taken a very interesting and compelling look at what his life represented during the first 20,000 days and more importantly, the next 20,000. If...
