Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 262 The Biggest Impact You’ve Created and Experienced Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 262

Jan102018

Photo by: Chad Barr I just approached several of my clients and asked them to reflect on the biggest impact I’ve had on their life and business. I realize this may come across as self-serving, but please stay with me. Here are some of their answers: Wrote hundreds of newsletters. Published multiple books. Created podcasts and videos channels. Booked more speeches. Increased their revenues and number of clients they serve. Strengthen their global reach and thought leadership. Gained the confidence...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 261 From Paralysis to Velocity Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 261

Jan32018

A year ago I wrote in my weekly newsletter on the topic of Discard & Delegate! How to Defeat Your Business Paralysis. This article got a lot of great feedback. I found this process of Discard, Delegate, Outsource, Schedule, Act, to be helpful for emails, messages, projects and any other decision I am facing. And since a picture is worth a thousand words, I also had my team create this visual below: So before attempting to take action on all...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 260 The ABC of Success Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 260

Dec272017

I love the effectiveness of visuals to communicate our messages. Three months ago, I published The A Through Z of Success Attributes in my newsletter. Since I often find a picture to be worth a thousand words, I decided to have my team recreate this article as an infographic. This is a good illustration of the power of infographics as well as how to repurpose our content in different ways.

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 259 Light it Up Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 259

Dec202017

Photo by: Chad Barr Tomorrow, December 21, 2017, we will enjoy the first official day of winter and the winter solstice, which leaves us with the least amount of sunlight of any day of the year. In Cleveland, we will enjoy about 9 hours of daylight, Florida, 10 hours and our northern neighbors in Alaska, just a few short hours where the sun will skim the horizon and quickly disappear. Hanukah, Christmas and Kwanza, three holidays which occur in the...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 258 The Year in Reflection Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 258

Dec132017

As the year comes to a close and another is about to start, I started to reflect on some of my key learning and insights this past year and the questions I ask myself. Here is what I came up with: January: Insights are consistently around us as they leave their trails and hints. We just need to heighten our senses and learn from our surroundings. We are what we think about and the thoughts we allow into our minds....

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 257 Discover the Next Big Thing One Page at a Time Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 257

Dec62017

I love reading or listening to books. Some have made a profound impact on me, others have captured my heart and imagination, and some have even changed my life. I am astonished that many don’t read and don’t even have the interest or desire to read. I find that books provide me the ability to: Understand the mind of the author and meet geniuses of history as well as our time Grasp the mindset of that time particular in history...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 256 5 Moves to Grow Your Business Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 256

Nov292017

I recently had a great discussion with my dear friend and client, Phil Symchych, founder of Symco & Co. Our topic of discussion was how to significantly grow one’s business and enter new markets. I do acknowledge that when we help our clients grow their business and keep providing remarkable value, we become irresistible, which then brings in referrals, testimonials, inbound inquiries and significant new business. There are times, however, that we are ready to create new products or services...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 255 With Gratitude Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 255

Nov222017

Photo by: Chad Barr I want to thank YOU, my: Parents, for bringing me to this world, for raising me and giving me your unconditional love and encouragements to overcome adversities. Wife, for your love, friendship, support, humor, wit, talent, inspiration and for being an amazing mother, Bubbe, wife and friend. Daughter, Son and Son-in-Law, for teaching me patience and the many things I never knew, your love and devotion. Grandkids, for being the most precious gift life could offer...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 254 Heads Up Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 254

Nov152017

Planning a brainstorming meeting with colleagues or masterminds? Here’s the checklist: Peruse your calendar to find an open day/time. Prepare list of topics and ideas to discuss. Prepare questions and format. Contact colleagues. Confirm date, time and place. Gather all pertinent materials. Meet colleagues at agreed upon date and time. Be seated. Pull out cellphone. What???? Unfortunately, the incredible technology available on our smartphones today is oftentimes a hindrance to our work, our business and our family life. How many...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 253 Are You Strengthening Your Thought Leadership? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 253

Nov82017

I just conducted a successful strategy session day in my office with one of my clients. One of the concepts we discussed was what we need to do to strengthen our thought leadership. Here are my thoughts and shared insights: PROMOTE THE FOLLOWING: Mindset: Work on your consistent positive mindset Think bigger Act as a leader Allocate daily think and plan time Network (online and in person) with thinkers and influencers Open your mind to new experiences, learning and...