by Barry | Dec 6, 2013 | Character, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Legacy
It has not even been 24 hours since Nelson Mandela’s time here on earth came to an end. Most reading this probably know that Mandela has been in poor health for quite some time. Still, when that day finally comes, it seems so surreal. Since his release from...
by Barry | Dec 4, 2013 | Awareness, Character, Communication, Environment, Influence, Leadership, Listening, Relationships
Happy Holidays everyone! We are definitely finishing strong with this month’s book mastermind. Adversaries Into Allies – Win People Over Without Manipulation or Coercion, by Bob Burg, gives a fresh look into how we can influence others while maintaining...
by Barry | Oct 24, 2013 | Attitude, Character, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Legacy, Relationships, Responsibility, Teamwork, Trust
I have long been a fan of Mark Miller’s work and when I found out I had the opportunity to be on the launch team for his new book “The Heart of Leadership” I couldn’t wait to write this review. If you have read any of Miller’s recent...
by Barry | Oct 23, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Character, Leadership, Teamwork, Trust
I recently finished reading Boundaries For Leaders – Results, Relationships and Being Ridiculously In Charge by Dr. Henry Cloud. Twenty years after he co-authored “Boundaries – When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life” Dr....
by Barry | Oct 7, 2013 | Character, Growth, Influence, Intentionality, Leadership, Relationships, Responsibility, Trust, Values
I remember when I was a kid and used to hear things like “what kind of character do you think you are?” or “do you think a character like you is the kind of person that people will like?” At the time, my main objective was to stay out of trouble. That didn’t always...