Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 27 The Next Six Months Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 27

This week’s reflection point: Greetings from 32,000 feet up in the air where I am returning from a couple of fabulous days meeting with my global growth circle – my mastermind group on steroids. It occurred to me that this is issue number 27, which represents the beginning of the second half of this year. This is a great time to reflect on the accomplishments of the previous six months and decide what actions need to be taken to make...

Continue Reading >> Share to FaceBook Tweet It Share to Google+ Share to LinkedIn

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 26 Freedom Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 26

This week’s reflection point: Tomorrow is July 4th, marking the independence of America. Many of us will celebrate and mark the day with barbecues, picnics, parades and fireworks. For me it takes on a special meaning beyond all the festivities. 35 years ago I arrived in this country not knowing the language, the culture or the people. I had always dreamed of being here in the US and was in awe of it all. In a few short months I...

Continue Reading >> Share to FaceBook Tweet It Share to Google+ Share to LinkedIn

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 25 Of Birds and Squirrels Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 25

This week’s reflection point: Several years ago, I decided to take on a new hobby — bird watching. Yes, I am serious. What started with one finch feeder turned into an empire of about a dozen various feeders in my back yard. Since then I had my gardener plant a flowering tree and a beautiful island of stones next to my bird sanctuary. This little heaven has attracted a variety of gorgeous birds, the neighbors’ cats, some chipmunks, and even...

Continue Reading >> Share to FaceBook Tweet It Share to Google+ Share to LinkedIn

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 24 Are You Walking Your Walk? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 24

This week’s reflection point: How often do you talk with an expert only to then realize that they are great at giving advice rather than following it? In other words, they either have not implemented or do not use their own expertise. For example: The contractor who has never finished remodeling his own house or the software developer who is not using his own software. One other such example is the business strategist who has not yet formulated and implemented...

Continue Reading >> Share to FaceBook Tweet It Share to Google+ Share to LinkedIn

Chad Presents For The Pittsburgh Consulting Community

Building and Nurturing a Thriving Consulting Practice Are you considering an encore career as a consultant? Just started a consulting practice and want to see faster growth? Are you an experienced consultant who would like to freshen your approach? Join us for this unique opportunity to learn from successful consultants and consulting growth experts. The workshop will focus on three consulting challenges: Building Your Digital Empire Back by popular demand, learn how to leverage technology to grow your consulting practice...

Continue Reading >> Share to FaceBook Tweet It Share to Google+ Share to LinkedIn