by Barry | Mar 13, 2014 | Character, Environment, Growth, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationships, Trust
This month, in The Platform Builders Mastermind group, we are working our way through Simon Sinek’s recently released “Leaders Eat Last – Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t.” Sinek, the author of Start With Why, provides a deep...
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 | Aug 9, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Communication, Environment, Failure, Goals, Inspiration, Leadership, Success, Team Chemistry
Do you think that competition, in itself, will push you to go further that you have gone before? I believe that it can be a huge catalyst to pushing you beyond the limits that you thought you could reach. At the same time, the lack of competition may represent true...
by Barry | Jul 29, 2013 | Awareness, Goals, Influence, Intentionality, Leadership, Personal Development, Priorities, Success
I can honestly say that 90% of what I have learned about both the construction industry as well as the coaching, speaking and training lanes came from on-the-job experience. So some of you might be surprised that I would, at the same time, say that what we learn...
by Barry | May 31, 2013 | Attitude, Failure, Leadership
I took part in a great Leadership Live Google Hangout yesterday with some friends and colleagues of mine in the #LeadWithGiants Google+ Community. My friend LaRae Quy co-hosted along with host Dan Forbes. Quy, who spent 24 years as an FBI agent, provided some of her...