by Barry | Sep 28, 2013 | Attitude, Character, Compensation, Empowerment, Environment, Goals, Intentionality, Leadership, Purpose, Relationships
I recently had a conversation with a client on the difference between fair and equal. The conversation revolved around the way we raised our kids but it got me thinking about the bigger picture. Do you want to be treated fair or equal? Are they the same? Does it...
by Barry | Sep 21, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Goals, Intentionality, Leadership, Success
The competitive bidding process, sporting events, reality TV, job opportunities and more. All these things have something in common – a winner and a loser. Our culture teaches us that in most things we do, someone wins and someone loses. The victory only...
by Barry | Sep 9, 2013 | Attitude, Communication, Growth, Influence, Inspiration, Intentionality, Relationships
Have you ever been really frustrated and were ready to tear the head off the next person that happens to come your way? Did you ever consider saying “thank you” to them in lieu of the first thing that comes into your mind? I think I can safely answer...
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 | Sep 4, 2013 | Awareness, Environment, Focus, Growth, Intentionality, Success, Vision
The last few years I have really made an effort to focus on the things that matter. My family, building my business and growing personally and professionally. What I have found is that the environment we find ourselves in can interfere with that focus. When I...
by Barry | Sep 2, 2013 | Awareness, Environment, Focus, Growth, Intentionality
This is the first time in 23 years that we have not had either of the boys home during the summer. Yes, we miss them and at least Spencer has visited a few times but there is one big problem with not having them at home … Firewood! I made the decision that I...
