by Barry | Apr 29, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Environment, Influence, Leadership, Responsibility
I have often referred to Generation Y as Generation E as a way to point the “Entitlement” finger at them. No doubt, you have seen this shift in our culture that the idea of “working hard for what you get” is no longer a requirement but a...
by Barry | Apr 7, 2013 | Accountability, Attitude, Decision Making, Focus, Goals, Inspiration, Personal Development, Purpose
OK, everyone with no bad habits raise your hand. Thought so! Everyone knows that we all have bad habits so I am not going to spend any time talking about them. I am not going to tell you how to get rid of them or overcome them. I will however, spend a little time on...
by Barry | Mar 25, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Communication, Decision Making, Focus, Intentionality, Priorities, Respect
Do you ever find yourself out of time and energy because you have spent everything you have trying to be everything to everyone? Most of us like to help out but at what point do we simply need to say NO? I have learned (and am still learning) the hard way, when to...
by Barry | Mar 8, 2013 | Accountability, Attitude, Character, Purpose, Relationships
I was recently on the phone with Christian Simpson, one of my mentors on the John Maxwell Team, and the discussion was related to our values. He asked if I know what my values are. More importantly, do other people know what they are and how do they know? Just to...
by Barry | Mar 4, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Engagement, Influence, Intentionality, Leadership, Listening, Vision
Have you considered how well you are connected to your tribe? A few weeks ago, I flew to Orlando to spend a week with friends and colleagues with the John Maxwell Team. The first day was spent as part of the President’s Advisory Council. Paul Martinelli, the...
by Barry | Jan 25, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Coaching, Empowerment, Influence, Leadership, Legacy, Purpose, Vision
I recently completed a coaching certification developed by Kary Oberbrunner called The Deeper Path. Part of the certification involved a ten week collaboration that ended in the authoring of my OPUS. I know what your thinking … “your what?” Fair...
