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 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 23, 2013 | Accountability, Character, Decision Making, Engagement, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationships, Trust
One of the mastermind groups I am participating in was created by my friend Paul and it based on Michael Hyatt’s book Platform. We have challenged ourselves to read and mastermind on twelve books this year all focused on living and working with integrity while...
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 | 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...