by Barry | Feb 11, 2013 | Awareness, Coaching, Goals, Listening, Purpose, Vision
Have you ever been told to stop asking questions? Being a coach has been one of the most fulfilling jobs I have ever held. The opportunity to unlock information within an individual, that has been locked up for an indefinite amount of time, is one of the most...
by Barry | Feb 1, 2013 | Awareness, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Listening, Vision
As a life long student of Leadership, I have found it interesting how many people view the word as a noun instead of a verb. I understand that both can apply but the role of influential leaders is to provide action. John Maxwell says it best in one of his often used...
by Barry | Jan 30, 2013 | Awareness, Character, Communication, Leadership, Listening, Purpose, Trust, Vision
This is the second 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...
by Barry | Jan 7, 2013 | Awareness, Character, Communication, Intentionality, Leadership, Listening, Relationships, Respect, Trust
My wife Michelle and I made a quick trip to Seattle this weekend to celebrate the marriage of the daughter of some of our closest friends. We have attended several weddings now that have included the generation that our kid’s belong to. Although we still refer...
by Barry | Dec 26, 2012 | 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, Awareness, Decision Making, Intentionality, Listening
Have you ever wondered why little kids ask “why” so much? The innocent curiosity of a child is the best way I can think of to describe the way we learn and grow. Think about it – they simply want to know the answer. “Why this?” and...
by Barry | Dec 17, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Character, Influence, Leadership, Listening, Relationships
I am not going to pretend I have any idea of what the families in Newtown, Connecticut are feeling today. There are no words that can describe the pain and sorrow that must be overwhelming the entire community. Not to draw any comparison, but I have lost family and...
