by Barry | Jun 10, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Environment, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Teamwork, Values
When I left you yesterday, I was hanging in LAX waiting for my flight south to Guatemala City. About seven hours later the pilot’s voice came over the cabin speakers; “We are now beginning our descent into Guatemala City.” My two hour nap on the plane was over and I...
by Barry | May 23, 2013 | Awareness, Communication, Environment, Growth, Influence, Leadership, The 5 Pillars of Influential Leadership
This is the 8th of 16 weekly installments on The 5 Pillars of Influential Leadership. Every Thursday, I will break 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 Pillars...
by Barry | Apr 14, 2013 | Attitude, Decision Making, Environment, Focus, Personal Development, Relationships
Chances are if you are reading his, you are stressed out about something. Maybe lots of things. There has been a lot written about stress and how to avoid it. Honestly, I dream of the day when I am not stressed out about something. I am not sure that day will ever...
by Barry | Mar 8, 2013 | Accountability, Attitude, Character, Purpose, Relationships
I was recently on the phone with Christian Simpson, one of my mentors on the John Maxwell Team, and the discussion was related to our values. He asked if I know what my values are. More importantly, do other people know what they are and how do they know? Just to...
by Barry | Mar 1, 2013 | Attitude, Awareness, Influence, Leadership, Relationships, Team Chemistry, Teamwork
One of my favorite things about travelling is meeting new and interesting people. I can usually tell right away once entering a conversation if the person is someone that I would like to invest more time in. Sometimes, like on an airplane, you don’t get a...
