by Barry | Dec 21, 2012 | Awareness, Decision Making, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Priorities, Purpose, Relationships
Our oldest son Scott came home from college on Wednesday and our youngest son Spencer and his girlfriend Paige get home today. For the next two weeks we will be a family under the same roof for the first time since June. Things have been so busy lately that although I...
by Barry | Dec 10, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Goals, Influence, Inspiration, Intentionality, Purpose
A very close friend of mine had to be taken to the hospital two nights ago because she had numbness in her face and had problems with her vision. I am not however, writing this post to tell the story of the events that have occurred over the last 48 hours. I am...
by Barry | Nov 26, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Empowerment, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Personal Development, Purpose, Responsibility
We just finished the Thanksgiving weekend and most of us no doubt, had much to be thankful for and enjoyed the time with our family and friends. I said most. Not long ago, I was speaking with a teenager who didn’t seem to be very thankful for much of anything....
by Barry | Nov 23, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Communication, Inspiration, Intentionality, Listening, Personal Development, Relationships
This is Thanksgiving Weekend here in the states and for many of us, an opportunity to spend time with friends and family. For me, this year included eating, building puzzles, eating, watching football, eating and lots of driving. Although I am grateful for the chance...
by Barry | Nov 16, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Empowerment, Inspiration, Intentionality, Priorities, Relationships, Vision
Here in the Pacific Northwest it is fall and winter is just around the corner. Every fall, I look forward to my burn pile. Sounds pretty exciting doesn’t it? But here’s the deal … it’s one of the few times during the year that I work around...
by Barry | Nov 12, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Communication, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Relationships, Responsibility
Today we celebrate Veterans Day 2012 and many of us will enjoy a day off from our typical Monday work responsibilities and have the day to do whatever we choose. My question is “what will you do?” I will not be taking the day off from work but will make...
