Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 191 It May Be Time for Plan B Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 191

As the last days of summer and the long sunny days have started to dwindle, I’ve taken every opportunity to enjoy the evenings exploring Cleveland. As an east-sider, I have not crossed over the bridge to the west side as often as I should have to see the treasures that make up this great city. As you may have noticed from my many posts, I am becoming more and more interested in honing my photography skills with newer lenses and...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 190 The Steep Price of Perfectionism Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 190

It’s a claim I hear all the time in business: “I’m a perfectionist!” Many people seem to think perfectionism is a virtue, so they proudly admit their obsession with perfection. But the truth about perfectionism is far darker. More often than not, perfectionism in business is simply an excuse for procrastination. It even reflects self-doubt, and lack of belief in one’s own abilities. In fact, perfectionism is the number one disguise for fear of rejection from others. People drag their...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 189 Bringing Your Business Into Focus Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 189

I had the privilege of attending my first political rally today on the west side of Cleveland. Cleveland is still exploding with the excitement of the Cavaliers’ championship win, as the host city for the Republican convention and today, the whirlwind stop of the Clinton campaign to deliver a message to Northeast Ohioans. I packed my backpack full of my newest and most highly powered camera lenses to get a variety of shots and come as close to the action...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 188 Where Do Ideas Come From? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 188

I’ve been on a continual quest to develop unique and powerful ideas that profoundly help others. One of the most often asked questions is, where do such ideas come from? As I was reflected on this question it occurred to me that a few years ago I wrote the article: I Think I’ll Invent Something New — What Are the Best Ways of Developing New Ideas. So in the spirit of improving upon what I already created and since I...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 187 Smile and Say Cheese Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 187

This week’s reflection point: When was the last time you updated the photos on your web site and for your marketing collateral? I find it funny when viewing peoples’ sites that the photos used are nearly vintage ones taken at the time when the light bulb was invented. Okay, not really that old, but definitely not recent! I am often asked what are the best ways to take new photos. I solicited the feedback of my creative design team and...

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