December 24, 2019. An average day in the Barr household, dreary grey skies with misty fog, and an early start on the pickleball court. The recreation center was not at its usual bustling capacity this morning, though the young basketball hopefuls were out in force on the courts practicing dribbling and shooting on a full court press. We stopped at a nearly empty FedEx on the way home at 11 am, and the roads were already starting to be thick...

As I am getting ready to wrap up another year and get ready to launch the next year, I like reflecting on some of my key learning: January: Reflect often on where you’ve been, where are you going and what action must you take. Identify the exciting and valuable projects you are working on and pinpoint their critical path from ideation to fruition. Share the insights and successes gained from working with your clients. February: Life is fragile. Hug your...

Our grandchildren visited us recently at the same time the movie Frozen 2 opened. They insisted on being the first to see it and they, along with hundreds of other kids, waited in line for a viewing on opening day. The reviews were spectacular along with the new music, but they couldn’t forget the original song, Let It Go. As this year draws to an end and we begin looking ahead to 2020, I began taking inventory of my accomplishments...

As I reflect each year on all the innovation that took place, I am in awe of the amazing new thinkers and creations the world reveals each year. Here are my predictions for this upcoming year and some critical questions I share with you to contemplate: Mobile devices will further increase in their popularity and practical use. What new functions should you release next year that leverage these mobile devices? Social interactions will advance to a higher level while opening...