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 | Feb 15, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Decision Making, Influence, Intentionality, Listening, Relationships
Have you ever noticed how much thought you put into packing for a trip? Maybe it’s just me, but I check, double check and triple check and still manage to miss something while getting prepared for travelling. Phone chargers, socks, reading material, vitamins...
by Barry | Feb 8, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Communication, Decision Making, Influence, Intentionality
I was with two colleagues yesterday discussing a communication breakdown that resulted in a work crew showing up on a job that was not ready. There was a late afternoon email yesterday that was not seen until after the crew had been dispatched this morning. John and...
by Barry | Feb 6, 2013 | Character, Communication, Influence, Intentionality, Leadership, Relationships, Trust
This is the third of four posts discussing David Horsager’s book ”The Trust Edge.” How Top Leaders Gain Faster Results, Deeper Relationships, and a stronger Bottom Line. The basic premise of the book is that when we build trust, we gain a competitive advantage in the...
by Barry | Feb 4, 2013 | Awareness, Decision Making, Influence, Intentionality, Leadership, Legacy, Purpose, Success, Vision
Most people that recognize the name JP Morgan associate him as a pioneer in the banking and investment business. One of the most powerful men in the world as we entered the twentieth century, he is less known for his partnership with Thomas Edison and involvement in...
by Barry | Jan 28, 2013 | Decision Making, Empowerment, Goals, Intentionality, Leadership, Leadership Development, Priorities, Purpose
I posted a few weeks ago about my big aspirations for this year. I have been working for months developing a business plan that will accomplish many goals over the next twelve months. A big part of my success will depend on my ability to say “no.” Many...
