by Barry | Jul 3, 2013 | Coaching, Empowerment, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Legacy, Relationships, Team Chemistry, Teamwork
This is the first of three posts discussing “The Mentor Leader – Secrets To Building People And Teams That Win Consistently” by Tony Dungy. I will admit, I have been a fan of Coach Dungy since long before his first book “Quiet Strength”...
by Barry | Jun 26, 2013 | Communication, Empowerment, Growth, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development
I recently read “Great Leaders Grow – Becoming A Leader For Life” by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller. A follow up to their popular book The Secret, Blanchard and Miller have again used story form to provide a great framework for growing as leaders in...
by Barry | Jun 18, 2013 | 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, Awareness, Growth, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Success
This is my final post on my experience in Guatemala but it won’t soon be forgotten by any of my friends and colleagues that just went through an amazing week of transformation. Not only for Guatemala but within ourselves as well. When I last left you, we had...
by Barry | Jun 11, 2013 | Accountability, Empowerment, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Leadership Development, Teamwork, Values
I know before even starting this post, that I will fail in adequately describing the emotional impact to the team today. If the importance of this undertaking were not clear before today, it is now. Along with great training from John and the EQUIP team, we were...
by Barry | Jun 10, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Environment, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Teamwork, Values
When I left you yesterday, I was hanging in LAX waiting for my flight south to Guatemala City. About seven hours later the pilot’s voice came over the cabin speakers; “We are now beginning our descent into Guatemala City.” My two hour nap on the plane was over and I...
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...