by Barry | Sep 14, 2012 | Leadership
We all make mistakes but the way we deal with them is what sets us apart. I will be the first one to admit that I make mistakes all the time and unfortunately, don’t always handle them in a constructive way. What I have learned is that mistakes are essential...
by Barry | Sep 12, 2012 | 21 Laws, Attitude, Character, Empowerment, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Personal Development, Teamwork
After Hurricane Katrina hit, I ventured twice to New Orleans to help with the cleanup and restoration process. I was blessed to have my sons, Scott and Spencer, travel with me. It was almost 18 months after Katrina hit the first time we went down there but I...
by Barry | Sep 10, 2012 | Awareness, Communication, Decision Making, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Teamwork
Decision Making – why is it so difficult to make decisions when decision making is a part of everything we do? I guess when I really think about it, there are several reasons why we struggle to make decisions and lately I have become aware of how much the...
by Barry | Sep 7, 2012 | Character, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Vision
Leadership Development is a term that covers a multitude of topics. John Maxwell, who appears on the October cover of Success Magazine, has developed as a leader for over 40 years and says that: “Leadership is not made in a day, it’s made daily.” I...
by Barry | Sep 5, 2012 | 21 Laws, Accountability, Character, Goals, Influence, Leadership, Legacy, Personal Development, Priorities, Vision
I will be honest and say that my priorities have been somewhat messed up for longer than I would like to admit. I think I have been able to accept my order of priorities because I had some misguided idea that if I were really busy and providing for my family, my...
