Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 93 How Productive Are You? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 93

Oct152014

This week’s reflection point: Would you indulge me in answering the question: “how productive are you?” Most of the people I talk to often complain about the fact that they are busier than ever, they don’t have enough hours in the day to accomplish their tasks, and they feel a sense of being overwhelmed. It all comes down to having a clear focus on accomplishing what we plan to accomplish each day and also eliminating distractions that disrupt us from...

Presenting At The Million Dollar Consulting® Convention

Oct152014

I’m one of the global, expert faculty members at the Million Dollar Consulting® Convention in Atlanta, March 11-13, 2105. The keynoters are Alan Weiss and Dr. Martin Seligman. The 11 expert presenters and your colleagues from all over the world will create an experience that has never before been provided for solo practitioners and boutique firm owners. I thought you and your colleagues would be interested in attending what is a unique event in the world of consulting, coaching, and...

Fun Innovation Through Videos

Oct152014

Among quite a few new projects my team and I have been working on, one that we are getting ready to launch is the new web presence for my wife, Cantor Laurel Barr. With it is a new kids video channels we are calling “Kids Korner” and here is the video intro my brilliant team has just put together: © Chad Barr 2014. All Rights Reserved.

New Web Presence Launch – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks

Oct142014

Another amazing creation by our team. The debut of a brand new web presence for Becky Morgan, President of Fulcrum ConsultingWorks, Inc. Becky is a manufacturing strategy consultant, an expert at clarifying complex ideas, finding creative solutions to problems, and developing operational excellence. I urge you to check out her site and content. Simply brilliant! And here is a short video testimonial expressing Becky’s experience of working with us:

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 92 Become a Game Changer Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 92

Oct82014

This week’s reflection point: How do you increase your reach and influence and become a game changer? The best way to achieve this is to publish prolifically and provocatively. This will reduce the chance of you sounding like everyone else, it will help stimulate and generate new ideas and increase the overall interest in you. Take a look at the visual below: I broke it down into four quadrants: Invisible — This means that you don’t publish much and you...

Podcasting Microphone

Oct62014

I am often asked which microphone to use for podcasting. Below are two of my favorite microphones: 1. Samson C01UCW Studio USB Mic: OR 2. MXL USB 009 24BIT/96KHZ USB Condenser Mic: I also recommend getting the following stand and filter: 3. ProLine MS112 Desk Boom Mic Stand: 4. Nady MPF-6 6-Inch Clamp On Microphone Pop Filter: 5. Marantz PMD620MKII Professional Recorder: 6. SanDisk 16GB Flash Memory Card:

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 91 What’s Next? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 91

Oct12014

Raising the Barr is a weekly memo, which is always pithy, powerful and succinct. It focuses on innovative ideas by maximizing your life and business while leveraging strategy, content, technology and the web, to help you transform the success. This week’s reflection point: When it comes to creativity and innovation, why is it that so many people start and stop continuously, like a sprinter? Or, they innovate and then, all of the sudden, everything comes to a screeching halt? I...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 90 Looking Inward Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 90

Sep242014

Raising the Barr is a weekly memo, which is always pithy, powerful and succinct. It focuses on innovative ideas by maximizing your life and business while leveraging strategy, content, technology and the web, to help you transform the success. This week’s reflection point: It’s the day before Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, which is a time of year I look forward to and love. For me, the meaning of this holiday is about: Spending precious time with loved ones...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 89 Growth Ideas From London II Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 89

Sep172014

Raising the Barr is a weekly memo, which is always pithy, powerful and succinct. It focuses on innovative ideas by maximizing your life and business while leveraging strategy, content, technology and the web, to help you transform the success. This week’s reflection point: Last week I shared the key insights I gained from my first day meeting with my global growth circle. Today I would like to share additional take-aways from my second day’s meeting: All growth isn’t profitable. Our...

New Web Presence Launch – Citrin Consulting

Sep152014

It’s time to share the exciting launch and web presence of Richard Citrin, Ph.D., founder of Citrin Consulting. His unique perspective on leadership development, talent management and resilience is based on the idea that by using strengths, assets, and skills, and by aligning them in a purposeful and powerful manner, real change occurs. Check out Richard’s impressive site, showcasing his wisdom, clients’ successes and his thought leadership: Watch Richard’s testimonial: < © Chad Barr 2014. All Rights Reserved.