by Barry | Oct 7, 2012 | Attitude, Brand, Character, Coaching, Empowerment, Goals, Influence, Inspiration, Leadership, Legacy, Personal Development, Teamwork
We have all said it, “Think Outside The Box.” Usually to promote unique thinking that will result in some great new idea or outcome. The problem is that this phrase is used way more than the results are realized. I was watching the Oregon Ducks play the...
by Barry | Oct 4, 2012 | Awareness, Decision Making, Goals, Leadership, Listening, Personal Development, Priorities, Vision
It has been said that luck is the result when opportunity is combined with preparation. Stop and read that again. Think about that for a minute before you keep reading. “I just need a little luck”, “Gosh, he was lucky” or “If it...
by Barry | Sep 28, 2012 | Accountability, Attitude, Awareness, Communication, Decision Making, Leadership, Listening
Leadership has many responsibilities and many of these involve pain and frustration. Not necessarily the type of pain that requires medical attention, but the type of pain that comes with growth. A good friend of mine recently had knee replacement surgery. Over the...
by Barry | Sep 12, 2012 | 21 Laws, Attitude, Character, Empowerment, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Personal Development, Teamwork
After Hurricane Katrina hit, I ventured twice to New Orleans to help with the cleanup and restoration process. I was blessed to have my sons, Scott and Spencer, travel with me. It was almost 18 months after Katrina hit the first time we went down there but I...
by Barry | Sep 3, 2012 | Attitude, Awareness, Empowerment, Goals, Influence, Inspiration, Personal Development, Purpose, Vision
I find it interesting that although most of us have given some thought to the question of what our real purpose in life is, we spend little time doing anything to fulfill that purpose. Let’s be honest, myself included, how many times have we uttered the phase...