by Barry | Sep 11, 2013 | Character, Communication, Environment, Goals, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Success, Teamwork, Values, Vision
For more than two years Scott Fay has been my coach, mentor, and most importantly, my friend. When I was trying to separate who I was from what I did, and come up with a plan for the rest of my life, Scott believed in me and pushed me in the right direction. Although...
by Barry | Sep 4, 2013 | Awareness, Environment, Focus, Growth, Intentionality, Success, Vision
The last few years I have really made an effort to focus on the things that matter. My family, building my business and growing personally and professionally. What I have found is that the environment we find ourselves in can interfere with that focus. When I...
by Barry | Sep 2, 2013 | Awareness, Environment, Focus, Growth, Intentionality
This is the first time in 23 years that we have not had either of the boys home during the summer. Yes, we miss them and at least Spencer has visited a few times but there is one big problem with not having them at home … Firewood! I made the decision that I...
by Barry | Aug 30, 2013 | Awareness, Environment, Focus, Growth, Inspiration, Intentionality, Listening
A friend sent me this picture earlier this week along with a note that said he was a little late to his destination because he stopped to look at this view and just reflect for a little while. Wow! When was the last time you did that? I do not find any coincidence in...
by Barry | Aug 28, 2013 | Accountability, Awareness, Brand, Decision Making, Environment, Intentionality, Leadership, Legacy, Responsibility, Teamwork, Vision
I recently finished “The Collaboration Economy – How to meet Business, Social, and Environmental Needs and Gain Competitive Advantage” by Eric Lowitt. It focuses on how some of the major global players in business and industry have taken it upon...
by Barry | Aug 15, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Environment, Growth, Influence, Leadership
This is the Final of 16 weekly installments on The 5 Pillars of Influential Leadership. For the past 15 weeks I have broken down the 5 Pillars and show you how becoming and influential leader will not only improve your job skills but your personal life as well. The 5...
