December 24, 2019. An average day in the Barr household, dreary grey skies with misty fog, and an early start on the pickleball court. The recreation center was not at its usual bustling capacity this morning, though the young basketball hopefuls were out in force on the courts practicing dribbling and shooting on a full court press. We stopped at a nearly empty FedEx on the way home at 11 am, and the roads were already starting to be thick...

As I am getting ready to wrap up another year and get ready to launch the next year, I like reflecting on some of my key learning: January: Reflect often on where you’ve been, where are you going and what action must you take. Identify the exciting and valuable projects you are working on and pinpoint their critical path from ideation to fruition. Share the insights and successes gained from working with your clients. February: Life is fragile. Hug your...

Our grandchildren visited us recently at the same time the movie Frozen 2 opened. They insisted on being the first to see it and they, along with hundreds of other kids, waited in line for a viewing on opening day. The reviews were spectacular along with the new music, but they couldn’t forget the original song, Let It Go. As this year draws to an end and we begin looking ahead to 2020, I began taking inventory of my accomplishments...

As I reflect each year on all the innovation that took place, I am in awe of the amazing new thinkers and creations the world reveals each year. Here are my predictions for this upcoming year and some critical questions I share with you to contemplate: Mobile devices will further increase in their popularity and practical use. What new functions should you release next year that leverage these mobile devices? Social interactions will advance to a higher level while opening...

I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.(Henry David Thoreau) As I look around my office, my home, my community and business sphere, I stop to take notice and am filled with gratitude. It’s almost unimaginable that 44 years ago when I arrived here with $200 in my pocket that I would be enjoying the life that I have worked hard to create in a country that has offered so much opportunity. Thanksgiving is truly...

Many Americans and perhaps others around the world, have spent at least a few minutes watching the live testimony of the impeachment inquiry this week. While researching a topic for this newsletter, I discovered that on this day, November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg address on the battlefield near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. As a naturalized citizen, I had never read this short speech, 271 words to be exact, one that Lincoln delivered in just 2 minutes. In its...

“Chad, I have no idea what to write about or what content to create. Where do you get your creative content creation ideas from?” This is probably one of the most common questions I get from my clients and prospective clients as well as during my presentations. During these live presentations I turn to the audience at one point and ask them to share their toughest challenges they wish they could overcome. I call it the “magic wand” wish. In...

As many of you know, one of my many passions is photography. Other passions of mine include: the development of web strategies and digital content for us and our clients, playing the guitar, spending precious time with my family (did I tell you about my grandkids yet?) and my most recent passion, playing the hottest and fastest growing sport in the US – Pickle Ball. More on that soon. I was recently drawn to photographing the fascinating world of architecture...

One of the key attributes of the most successful global thought leaders is the fact that they are prolific publishers of remarkable content and they do so provocatively, consistently in a large variety of media formats and online platforms. In other words, they leverage content marketing brilliantly and become game changers in their respected industries. Yet many make serious mistakes when creating their content marketing. Below are the top 21 mistakes I see entrepreneurs and organizations make: Not repurposing your...

I am honored to be on the list (among Bain, Boston Consulting Group. Gartner, McKinsey and others) of the “Top 50 blogs, magazines and websites for consultants” This is the best ”top 50 list” of blogs, magazines and websites for consultants that you will find on the internet. They referenced my blog by saying: On the blog you can find articles that focus on innovative ideas that can improve your business. The point of the blog is to help companies...