Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 251 Are You Creating Something You Never Imagined Possible? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 251

Photo by: Chad Barr Many years ago, I had the opportunity to see the incredible glass exhibition of the famed glass sculptor, Dale Chihuly, at the King David citadel in Jerusalem. An awesome display, the likes of which I had never witnessed before, left a lasting impression on me. The amazing intricacy of each piece, some comprised of hundreds or thousands of twisted, shard like pieces of glass, when seen from a distance portray a completely different uniform masterpiece that...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 250 Curiosity As Your Creative Force And Competitive Advantage Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 250

Photo by: Chad Barr Probably like you, there is not a day that goes by that I don’t learn, observe, hear, create or am touched my something new. For me, it’s curiosity that fuels it all, which is the substance of life that keeps me going with passion and enthusiasm. Here are just a few of the brilliant insights I observed, heard or ponder this week: When I let go of who I am, I become what I might be...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 249 There IS Something New Under The Sun Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 249

I’m certain that all of us have heard the phrase, “there’s nothing new under the sun.” And that may very well be true. From the vantage point of my office window, I can see the leaves changing color from green, to red, then orange and yellow until they finally drop from the branches to the ground. My backyard becomes blanketed by a plush carpet of red and brown leaves in a matter of days leaving the naked branches awaiting the...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 248 Creating a Bright and Promising Future Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 248

I have several hobbies and as many of you know, I am a photography enthusiast and I dedicate some of my time to study and refine this craft. One of the biggest compliments I have recently received from a friend of mine was when he said: “you have arrived!” Here are some of my learning points as I reflect on this fascinating hobby: As I improve my knowledge, skills and artistry, I am constantly reminded of how much I have...

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