Lasting Leadership

The last day of 2008...it is finally here. But we might learn a valuable lesson of how to live one day at a time. Barry has an idea about that.

With the new year each Tuesday will be devoted to Barry's perspective on a current issue facing leaders. It will be timely and practical. Today is a sample!

This is a lull week. But in just seven days the battle will be on again...from what perspective will you lead? Problems or Solutions?

Could it be that the real heros of life are the ones whom we often don't see? The Christmas Story reminds us of the role everyone plays!

FY'09 is almost here. What will be your position when business resumes? There are five keys to starting strong!

Ole Ebenezer was more of a leader than you might realize. Discover seven things we can learn from him that will help us "sleep thru the night"!

No one word describes a day like the word anticipation describes Christmas Eve. But we can put anticipation to work for us...find out how from Barry today.

Explosive growth, in any economic situation, is always the result of leaders not followers. Which one are you developing?

The little things matter at more than just Christmas. This would be a good week to get ready for FY'09 by focusing on the details.

That sounds like a personal question! But what you are reading is a hint about what you will be thinking in the days to come. Find out how valuable that is.

Management is all about answers but leadership, real lasting leadership, is all about questions. Today find out how to ask the right ones!

In a tough marktet, training is often dropped first...except by those who know how to win! Today learn how to keep it up.

By definition leaders tend to work alone. But today's environment requires teamwork more than ever...find out which way works best!

Leadership does not always require a sterling education and list of references. Sometimes it only requires faith!

This weekend what gift can you give that will be remembered for its significance rather than its size?

You can't afford to wait for business to come to you. Do you know how to create a laser marketing strategy? In seven minutes you can find out how!

In a tough environment the leader must remain strong. There is a strategy for balancing life that works!

Motivation works, especially in a down economy. But it has to be prompt. There is an inside track of how to do this.

It's that time of year! Have you gotten one yet? There are five statements that could write to your team that would inspire them to follow!

Are you committed to this path of leadership? Lasting leaders have a clear focus on these three goals.