by Barry | Nov 19, 2012 | Accountability, Character, Communication, Decision Making, Leadership, Relationships, Respect, Responsibility, Trust
I was at my church life group last week and we were discussing faith and deeds and how what we think does not always translate to how we act. Jeff, one of my best friends over the last twenty-five years made the following statement, “Truth is forgettable if not...
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...
by Barry | Oct 26, 2012 | Awareness, Coaching, Communication, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Listening, Relationships
I was recently involved in a conversation with my coaching mentor on the topic of self leadership. The conversation was related to the coaching process but it struck me that the practice of self-leadership is really something that we need to incorporate into all...
by Barry | Oct 18, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Communication, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Listening, Relationships
I am sure that you have heard the phrase “selective hearing” used to describe the lack of listening. Big laughs, haha, most of the time I hear this it is used to describe men not listening to their wives. Question for you here … which is more...
by Barry | Oct 16, 2012 | Awareness, Communication, Influence, Leadership, Listening, Relationships, Responsibility
I remember when my boys were small and like most kids asked lots of questions. Now you don’t have to have had your own kids to have witnessed this. Maybe a niece or nephew, a siblings child or even a kid down the street. They all ask questions. My boys are...
