Photo by: Chad Barr – My amazing grandkids The British mathematician and philosopher Alfred North Whitehead wrote; “No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” As Thanksgiving approaches, I am keenly aware of the blessings of which I am surrounded both personally and professionally. I am grateful for the friendship, help, advice and insight that my team, colleagues, clients and family so graciously provide me throughout the...

In the article How to Promote Your Web Site that I wrote a little over six years ago, I discussed various ways of promoting and leveraging your web site to increase your web presence, global reach and success. Over the years I kept on adding more insights to this article and I use it as a powerful tool for review with my clients. Since I believe that a picture is often worth a thousand words, I had my creative design...

Photo by: Chad Barr How should I open this week’s newsletter? With the tragic events of last week that have shaken our nation to its core, it’s important for us to not dwell on the horror but to look beyond and find a way to heal this great nation. As you know, I’m an immigrant to this land, in the religious minority, where the opportunities for success, growth and freedom, personal and religious, were many. I spoke virtually no English...

Photo by: Chad Barr One of my favorite words is instantiation or to instantiate. Its meaning is to make the complex simple. My opinion is that we are all guilty (self included) at creating too much complexity in our life and business. Occam’s Razor theory suggests that of any set of explanations for an event occurring, it is most likely that the simplest one is the correct one. I work with some of the smartest individuals in the world. Yet,...

In working with, and observing some of the most successful global entrepreneurs, I have concluded that one of the key components of effective global thought leaders is their consistent and exhaustible ability to publish provocative and powerful content. This content often manifests itself in various formats which includes posting tips and ideas on the various social media platforms, personal quotes, producing written articles on blogs, newsletters, print and online publications. Increasingly, there are shared audio interviews and valuable episodes distributed...

Photo by: Chad Barr I’ve been talking recently about looking at things we know through a new lens and a different vantage point. I’ve had the great opportunity this last two weeks to explore through my multiple camera lenses the vast expanses of the west, namely, Utah. Sunsets, and sunrises, leaves deepening colors, desert, arches and a search for the Milky Way in the vast horizon and night sky. This rich experience, has allowed me to clear my head, open...

Photo by: Chad Barr In 1983, as our kids were growing up, we decided to move to our present home, which being newly constructed, afforded us the ability to choose some finishing touches. My home office was in place, lined with shelves that have become bowed under the weight of hundreds of books I acquired over the 24 years here. The once trendy floors and colors have become dated and dull like the winter grey days here in Cleveland. I’ve...

I was just reflecting on some of my recent thoughts, insights and those shared among my clients. Here are the top 10 I came up with: As water can carve a stone so can your consistent actions over time shape your extraordinary success and future. The more confident you become, the more you trust in your abilities to figure things out. What are the daily questions you should formulate and ask yourself in order to make sure you consistently move...

It's taken some time, but I finally brushed the dust off my classical guitar case and had my guitar spruced up and a microphone pick up installed. It's not that I don't play often, mostly for fun and to entertain my grandkids, but it's been a long time since I've played professionally and worked with other musicians in tandem to create ... Continue reading →