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 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 | Mar 11, 2013 | Attitude, Communication, Empowerment, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership
I recently delivered a sixty minute presentation on Influential Leadership to about sixty electrical contractors at their regional conference held at the Oregon Coast. I am very glad that I have progressed enough in my public speaking abilities that I am able to laugh...
by Barry | Jan 14, 2013 | Accountability, Character, Decision Making, Empowerment, Goals, Inspiration
The Seattle Seahawks scored twenty-one points in the fourth quarter on Sunday to take a one point lead only to lose on a last second field goal by Atlanta. Last week, the Portland Tail Blazers came back from a double digit deficit in the final minutes and beat the...
by Barry | Jan 2, 2013 | 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, Accountability, Character, Coaching, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Relationships, Success
The Law of Modeling says that “It’s hard to Improve When You Have No One but Yourself to Follow.” Who do you look to as a role model? Is it someone who has achieved financial security? Maybe it’s someone who has a good family life. Perhaps...
by Barry | Dec 28, 2012 | Attitude, Character, Decision Making, Goals, Inspiration, Intentionality, Leadership, Purpose, Success
I have been leading a Mastermind Group on Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich with some inner circle friends of mine and just finished the chapter on persistence. I think I have been someone who typically tries hard at whatever I do, but have always looked at...
