by Barry | Feb 8, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Communication, Decision Making, Influence, Intentionality
I was with two colleagues yesterday discussing a communication breakdown that resulted in a work crew showing up on a job that was not ready. There was a late afternoon email yesterday that was not seen until after the crew had been dispatched this morning. John and...
by Barry | Feb 6, 2013 | Character, Communication, Influence, Intentionality, Leadership, Relationships, Trust
This is the third of four posts discussing David Horsager’s book ”The Trust Edge.” How Top Leaders Gain Faster Results, Deeper Relationships, and a stronger Bottom Line. The basic premise of the book is that when we build trust, we gain a competitive advantage in the...
by Barry | Feb 4, 2013 | Awareness, Decision Making, Influence, Intentionality, Leadership, Legacy, Purpose, Success, Vision
Most people that recognize the name JP Morgan associate him as a pioneer in the banking and investment business. One of the most powerful men in the world as we entered the twentieth century, he is less known for his partnership with Thomas Edison and involvement in...
by Barry | Feb 1, 2013 | Awareness, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Listening, Vision
As a life long student of Leadership, I have found it interesting how many people view the word as a noun instead of a verb. I understand that both can apply but the role of influential leaders is to provide action. John Maxwell says it best in one of his often used...
by Barry | Jan 30, 2013 | Awareness, Character, Communication, Leadership, Listening, Purpose, Trust, Vision
This is the second of four posts discussing David Horsager’s book “The Trust Edge.” How Top Leaders Gain Faster Results, Deeper Relationships, and a stronger Bottom Line. The basic premise of the book is that when we build trust, we gain a...
