Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 16 Lights, Camera, Action! Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 16

This week’s reflection point: Earlier this week I spent a day working in my studio with one of my clients on the creation of new video content. While taking a short break we talked about the value videos creation provides: It pushes you to formulate new content and advances your creative thinking process. It enables you to use a media that is not used by many. It helps you think quickly on your feet and prepares you to answer questions...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 15 Pick One Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 15

This week’s reflection point: When talking with most of my clients, I’ve observed a key attribute that is both exciting yet alarming. They love to think big, be stimulated with new and innovative ideas, and even prepare to take action. However, they then get overwhelmed with what needs to get done or sidetracked by other new tasks and priorities. The sad part is that nothing gets done and the excitement is replaced with frustration. I call this The Entrepreneur Addiction....

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 14 The Magic Wand Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 14

This week’s reflection point: One of my favorite questions I often ask clients and myself is: “If you had a magic wand to change one thing, what would it be?” The answer gets into the core issue or issues that one needs to review and change. Unfortunately, most do not ponder such question or take appropriate action once they figure it out. Sadly, there are no magic wands. The magic happens when we take the time to seriously reflect and...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 13 Time to Reenergize Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 13

This week’s reflection point: Spring is here! I am looking outside my office window, admiring the beauty of nature and another seasonal rebirth. The sun is shining, the birds have returned looking for their food and there seems to be that buzz again in the air. It was only a couple of weeks ago, when another snowstorm found its path thorough our region leaving us with much of that white stuff followed by several grey days. I remember driving around...

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