by Barry | Oct 9, 2012 | Accountability, Awareness, Character, Communication, Empowerment, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Listening, Purpose, Respect, Trust, Vision
I have always been intrigued by managers who think they are leaders simply because of their title. In fact, I find it interesting how many people think their title not only defines them but entitles them to certain rights. Two words that I think describe any great...
by Barry | Oct 8, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Empowerment, Goals, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Legacy, Personal Development, Purpose
My wife accomplished a life long goal yesterday. She completed her first official marathon and did it under five hours and running the entire way. First of all “Congratulations Michelle, I am very proud of you.” I learned a lot from her accomplishment....
by Barry | Oct 7, 2012 | Attitude, Brand, Character, Coaching, Empowerment, Goals, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Legacy, Personal Development, Teamwork
We have all said it, “Think Outside The Box.” Usually to promote unique thinking that will result in some great new idea or outcome. The problem is that this phrase is used way more than the results are realized. I was watching the Oregon Ducks play the...
by Barry | Oct 6, 2012 | Awareness, Coaching, Decision Making, Influence, Intuition, Leadership, Listening, Relationships, Vision
As a coach, I am expected to help others to achieve more. But what about me – the coach – doesn’t it make sense that if I am impressing upon others the value of coaching, that I should have a coach of my own? You bet it does. I have coaches,...
by Barry | Oct 5, 2012 | Awareness, Character, Decision Making, Intuition, Leadership, Listening, Responsibility, Teamwork, Vision
Has anything bad ever happened to you? I know, dumb question. The real question is what did you do when it happened? How did you respond? If you have been reading my blog for very long, you know that I am always the first to admit when I was wrong. Mostly because...
