by Barry | Jul 30, 2012 | Communication, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Personal Development
Have you given much thought to the impact you have on others when you inspire them. We all not only like, but need to be inspired. The problem is that typically our focus tends to be centered around our own needs. We have a huge opportunity to make a difference in...
by Barry | Jul 27, 2012 | Accountability, Goals, Personal Development
You have most likely read or heard a lot of information on “change” recently. I have found that there is so much available on the topic of change that it is almost overwhelming in itself. Let’s be honest – change requires work and most of us...
by Barry | Jul 25, 2012 | 21 Laws, Communication, Goals, Influence, Leadership, Team Chemistry, Teamwork
The Law Of The Inner Circle states that “A persons potential is determined by those closest to him.” Have you ever been frustrated trying to accomplish something and felt like you were trying to do it all by yourself? Have you ever been faced with a...
by Barry | Jul 23, 2012 | Communication, Goals, Listening
Have you ever thought about being part of the sales industry? Many of you reading this probably are. NEWS FLASH! We are all in the sales industry. It does not matter what profession you are in, you are a salesperson. If you think you are in the sales business than...
by Barry | Jul 20, 2012 | Accountability, Character, Coaching, Infuence, Leadership, Legacy, Respect, Trust
I am sure that by now, everyone has heard about Joe Paterno and the on-going allegations of his involvement in the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal. Still on-going, at least as a topic of discussion, is the year long suspension of New Orleans Saints coach...
by Barry | Jul 18, 2012 | 21 Laws, Communication, Engagement, Goals, Leadership, Listening, Teamwork
John Maxwell in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership defines The Law of Connection as “Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand. We communicate with others every day but for some reason, we find it difficult to truly connect. If we really want to...
by Barry | Jul 14, 2012 | Character, Goals, Influence, Leadership, Legacy
I recently heard one of my John Maxwell Team mentors tell the story of the World Famous Pike’s Place Fish Market in Seattle. I have probably been there a dozen times in my life and never knew the background story or the message that can be learned from it. The...
by Barry | Jul 11, 2012 | 21 Laws, Influence, Infuence, Leadership, Team Chemistry, Teamwork
The Law of Magnetism states that “Who you are is who you attract.” I guess the first question is who are you? Take a look at the people that you spend the most time with (by choice not job position) and chances are you are going to see quite a few...
by Barry | Jul 8, 2012 | Coaching, Engagement, Goals, Infuence, Leadership, Teamwork
How many times have you heard the phrase “he (or she) has great upside potential” used when someone is speaking of future success of an individual? I am sure we all understand the concept of potential, but when we hear conversations about potential, why...
by Barry | Jul 4, 2012 | 21 Laws, Infuence, Intuition, Leadership, Listening
Today we celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day. I wonder what level of intuition influenced our founding fathers, our original leaders, in founding this County. John Maxwell in his The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership states: “Successful...
