by Barry | Nov 19, 2012 | Accountability, Character, Communication, Decision Making, Leadership, Relationships, Respect, Responsibility, Trust
I was at my church life group last week and we were discussing faith and deeds and how what we think does not always translate to how we act. Jeff, one of my best friends over the last twenty-five years made the following statement, “Truth is forgettable if not...
by Barry | Nov 16, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Empowerment, Inspiration, Intentionality, Priorities, Relationships, Vision
Here in the Pacific Northwest it is fall and winter is just around the corner. Every fall, I look forward to my burn pile. Sounds pretty exciting doesn’t it? But here’s the deal … it’s one of the few times during the year that I work around...
by Barry | Nov 14, 2012 | 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, Awareness, Decision Making, Goals, Personal Development, Purpose, Success, Vision
If you are not living in an environment that is conducive to your growth, you won’t fair any better than a orange growing in an igloo. I can’t wait for someone to send me a picture of an orange tree in his ice house! Seriously, are you in an environment...
by Barry | Nov 12, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Communication, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Relationships, Responsibility
Today we celebrate Veterans Day 2012 and many of us will enjoy a day off from our typical Monday work responsibilities and have the day to do whatever we choose. My question is “what will you do?” I will not be taking the day off from work but will make...
by Barry | Nov 9, 2012 | Awareness, Decision Making, Empowerment, Goals, Inspiration, Intentionality, Leadership, Personal Development, Priorities, Purpose, Vision
I was speaking with one of my mentors recently and he reminded me of the saying “necessity is the mother of all invention.” There is a lot of truth in that. When we are backed up into a corner or have exhausted all options, we often come up with some new...
