Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 134 Taking Control of Technology Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 134

Jul292015

This week’s reflection point: Does it ever feel like technology is controlling you, rather than empowering you? If so, it’s easy to understand why. We live in a world where machines seem to conquer all. Back in 2011, IBM’s “Watson” computer beat out Jeopardy!‘s two best players to win over $70,000 in a landslide victory. And since 1996, when the first computer beat the top-rated chess player in the world, computers have been yelling “check-mate!” at strategy competitions around the...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 133 Cyber Strategy Success Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 133

Jul222015

This week’s reflection point: My clients often refer to me as their cyber strategist. So as I was reflecting about the essence of a successful cyber strategy it occurred to me that the acronym stands for: Content that is amazing and provokes others. You have the biggest impact on your success. Breakthrough offerings and relationships. Evolution of intellectual property and reduced stagnation. Remarkable results created for your clients. Strategy that paves the way to a great future. Technology to deliver value...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 132 Earning Your Thought Leadership Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 132

Jul152015

This week’s reflection point: For years I have been saying that one of the key attributes of successful thought leaders is that they are prolific publishers of remarkable and provocative content and they consistently increase their body of work. Consequently, creating and leveraging your intellectual property (IP) is a proven approach to strengthening your thought leadership and your global reach. Notice in the visual above, on the left, the items that support and promote thought leadership. On the opposite side...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 131 Walking the Talk Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 131

Jul82015

This week’s reflection point: It’s easy to give your clients advice. What’s more difficult is following it yourself. Admittedly, it can be challenging to “walk the talk” when it comes to doing the very things you tell your clients to do. But if you fail to implement your own strategies, why should your clients trust you? Of course, the answer is that they probably shouldn’t. That’s why it’s so important to take stock of your business habits on a regular...

Freedom Redux

Jul42015

Two years ago I wrote my Freedom post and I can’t think of a better way to share and express my respect and gratitude. Happy Fourth of July!

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 130 Recreating The Vision Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 130

Jul12015

This week’s reflection point: I am ecstatic to announce the debut of the new and exciting web presence for my company, The Chad Barr Group. This was a long time in the making and took the focus and dedication of our entire team to complete. I want to take this opportunity to publicly thank each and every one of my amazing and creative team members. And I want to thank YOU, our loyal clients and colleagues, as you are the...