Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 195 From Weakness to Strength Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 195

There is a common notion which is held by popular thought leaders that we should focus on our strengths and ignore or forget our weaknesses. I found this not only an absurdity but actually bad advice. When I first started my business I realized my strengths were in software development and my attention to details. Marketing, speaking, and content development were not only my weaknesses, but activities I actually dreaded doing. I realized that in order to increase my success...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 194 Do You Have “Me Too” Syndrome? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 194

It’s one of the most disturbing trends among so-called innovative thinkers: “me too” syndrome. No matter how intelligent, capable, or opinionated people are, they seem to fall into this trap as soon as someone makes a point or brings up an issue. “Me too! I agree with you!” is the first thing out of their mouth. But why? We seem to be living in an age of agreement, where no one wants to ruffle feathers or rock the boat by...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 193 I Will Never Forget Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 193

This past Sunday, September 11, I, along with the nation, recalled the tragedy that our great country suffered 15 years ago. As I watched the recorded footage from that fateful day, listened to the stories shared by family members and the reading of the names, I was reminded of my experience on that morning that seems so long ago and yet is forever ingrained in the forefront of my mind. I had flown my entire team to a leadership development...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 192 I did not want to disappoint you Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 192

I was engaged in discussions with a prospective client who showed great interest in our services and its potential value for his business. After a few weeks of great conversations, and to my unpleasant surprise, he shared with me his decision to go in a different direction. He said: “This may sound awkward but the reason I decided to go with another company is because I did not want to disappoint you!” “Disappoint me?” I said. “How would that be?”...

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