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Blog postLaurel and I had a truly humbling experience last Friday night while leading worship services for the residents at the senior living facility with which we have been associated for nearly 10 years. Being that we are only there once … Continue reading →
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Blog postA while back I attended a session where the presenter discussed how to create your 30 second elevator pitch. A disclaimer: I am not a fan of any kind of a pitch and especially one that may take 30 seconds … Continue reading →
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Blog postAs I approached the end of my street this morning, I noticed the city sign tacked underneath the stop sign; “Friday’s rubbish will be collected on Monday.” I didn’t give it much thought but as the morning went on, I … Continue reading →
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Blog postHow much content should I give away for free? A little, a lot, or none? This is one of the questions I am often asked. My years of observation and research have taught me that the more content you put … Continue reading →
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Blog postI arrived in the United States in June of 1977 as an emissary to teach Israeli music and bring Israeli culture to the summer camp in Chardon, Ohio. My spoken English skills were inadequate, and communication was limited as well unless it was through the language of music, which was one of the reasons for my having been chosen to represent Israel for the camp youth that summer.
It was also the summer that I met my future wife, Laurel, the music director of the camp. Thankfully, she was -
Blog postI’ve noticed that many entrepreneurs rush to quote famous people when creating their content. Although I’m not against occasional use of such quotes, I suggest that to increase our credibility and thought leadership, we ought to create our own unique … Continue reading →
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Blog postWe often find out the most interesting things about our clients and colleagues as our relationships and conversations become deeper and more personal as the years of working together increase. For example, I learned many years ago, one of my … Continue reading →
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Blog postOne of my pet peeves is web pages or sites that say they are “Under Construction.” I am astounded that even in 2021 I still come across this message and noticed that some have it displayed on their site for … Continue reading →
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Blog postA little over two years ago, Laurel addressed a group of 1200 concerned citizens, clergy and congregants from all denominations, and local and state politicians in a plea for changes to be made in how those suffering from mental illness and substance abuse are taken care of during an acute crisis. Most of those in need do not seek help, especially during an episode, and find themselves incarcerated in Cleveland County Jail. We’ve all read of the massive overcrowding and lack of medical care a
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Blog postThe weather has turned cooler, the tinged leaves are starting to float carelessly to the ground, which is delighting our puppy as she runs like mad trying to chase each one. Somehow, I wasn’t ready for the abrupt change though … Continue reading →
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Blog postIt was April, 2019, when I first stepped onto the pickleball court and it was love at first swing. I quickly learned the etiquette and rules and to never, ever, refer to it as a racquet. It is a paddle, … Continue reading →
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Blog postYesterday ushered in the Jewish New Year 5782. For the Bible scholars out there, you are aware that the history is colorful if not bordering on the miraculous. We’re all living through this pandemic, and we find ourselves observing this … Continue reading →
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Blog postHow often do you get in contact with your clients? Since our situations, conditions, challenges, opportunities, markets, needs, and wants change, you would probably agree with me that it is rather important that we continually stay in touch with our … Continue reading →
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Blog postYesterday evening, Laurel and I drove out to Sandusky, Ohio, where she was officiating at a memorial service for a beloved community doctor who had spent his entire career at the local hospital. He was adored and praised by his … Continue reading →
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Blog postLaurel and I enjoy sitting outside in our screened porch. In fact, that porch is the reason we built this home and moved in almost 30 years ago. We love gazing at the trees, listen to the birds in our … Continue reading →
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Blog postI admire leaders, many of whom are my clients, that are consistent in what they do. I’ve concluded that it takes great courage to stay consistent. You must overcome your resistance, while fight challenges big and small, struggle with procrastination, interruptions, competing priorities, and confront surprises and the unexpected, while deal with failures.
In my article, Is Everything OK With You?, I shared the story of one of my clients who used to be a prolific publisher of great cont -
Blog postDear Olympians, Your journey to Tokyo likely started at a young age, the first time you picked up a ball or jumped in the water, the first ride that made you feel truly free or when the backflip you thought … Continue reading →
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Blog postDid you ever have one of those days? You know, the one where your schedule is set, your plans are clear, preparations had been made, and then the wrench gets thrown in? Laurel’s mother had a saying from her tradition, … Continue reading →
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Blog postI was in the midst of an intense pickleball game this last Sunday morning in Twinsburg, Ohio, when my Apple watch rang. The call came from the Twinsburg Police Department. Thinking it was somewhat odd or perhaps even a spam … Continue reading →
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Blog postHadar was here. Our 6-year-old granddaughter, Hadar, spent 5 days with us last week, without her parents! She really wanted to be here at Camp “bubbe”, Laurel’s grandma directed camp, and Hadar had been anticipating it for months while her … Continue reading →
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Blog postIt happens to the best of us. We suddenly realize that we have lost our mojo. We are not as motivated as we used to be, perhaps life got in the way, or other events impacted our actions, and we find ourselves in a downward spiral.
What may be causing it:
Too many distractions. You are slowing down and losing speed. Feeling overwhelmed. Health issues. Procrastination and excuses. Over scheduling of priorities. How to get back on track?
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Blog postCelebrating the birth of this nation and its independence gives me pause to reflect on the meaning of freedom. William Ralph Emerson was an architect and second cousin of the famous poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. In addition to designing many … Continue reading →
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Blog postOver the years, the various social media platforms have become a huge influencing factor in the way we communicate online, conduct our business and engage with potentially billions of people. I am personally active on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube … Continue reading →
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Blog postLaurel and I took a road trip to Duck, North Carolina this past week, where she officiated a wedding of a former student and his new bride. Generally, we would fly, but without any direct flights and the need to … Continue reading →
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Blog postWhen I chat with new prospective clients who want to strengthen their thought leadership through their web presence, I employ a simple test to measure their confidence and expertise by asking, “what is the greatest challenge your clients face and … Continue reading →
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Blog postI am thrilled to share with you this fascinating conversation I had with Dov Baron. He is ranked: Top 100 Leadership Speaker by Inc Magazine, and #1 Podcast for Fortune 500 Executives by Inc. He is Entrepreneur Magazine Contributor, The Talent Authority, Dragonist.
Chad Barr Interview Dov Baron - Finding Your Passion Timeline:
1:48 What do you do?
Identifying your primary drivers and purpose 3:41 Why do we struggle finding our purpose and how to uncover it?
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Blog postWhen our most wonderful mutt, Noodles, passed away two years ago at age 17, I told Laurel, in no uncertain terms, that there would be NO more dogs for us! I didn’t want the daily responsibility and restrictions of being … Continue reading →
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Blog postI was recently asked what questions we should ask ourselves to generate the biggest impact. Although this list could be enormous, here is my condensed list: What are you avoiding (and why) that would positively propel you forward and what … Continue reading →
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Blog postI was recently a guest on Gerald Leonard’s Workplace Jazz™ podcast show when we discussed some of the following topics:
What are the key mistakes people make with their sites? What do million-dollar entrepreneurs do that others don’t? Where do great ideas come from? How do you create instant credibility on the web? What is the Internet Strategic Profile? The importance of protecting our work with trademarks. What is the million-dollar blueprint for success? What advice would have given yo -
Blog postNot quite 15 months ago, right before the coronavirus shut down life as we knew it, Laurel and I participated in a community event attended by the Greater Cleveland Congregations; representatives of area synagogues, churches and mosques. Along with lay … Continue reading →
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Blog postI watched the movie, The Social Dilemma, for the second time the other day. It raises serious concerns as to how the social media companies have developed the technology and platforms that have taken control of our lives, our privacy, … Continue reading →
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Blog postYesterday was a historic day in America with a guilty verdict rendered in Officer Derek Chauvin’s trial in Minneapolis. I didn’t watch the proceedings, but I know that many did, and the nation was on pins and needles as the … Continue reading →
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Blog postToday, is Yom Hazikaron, a national day of remembrance in Israel. It is a day in which this small nation honors and remembers all of her fallen soldiers and their contribution and sacrifice throughout the decades since Israel’s statehood in 1948.
On this day, at 8 pm and again on Thursday morning at 11 am, sirens will blare throughout the country for one minute and all citizens stop what they are doing and stand in silent reverence. It is a breathtaking sight to see literally millions -
Blog postAs most of you probably know, I write a lot. I share my thoughts and insights to help impact your life and business. But I also consume a lot of content from others in various ways such as: books, blogs, … Continue reading →
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Blog postSince being fully vaccinated 3 weeks ago, Laurel and I took the opportunity to reunite with our children and grandchildren this past weekend to observe the second Passover seder, finally, in person. We hadn’t met with them unmasked since last … Continue reading →
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Blog postI was getting ready to write my next newsletter on the topic of why it is important for us to repurpose our content. I decided to first do a quick search on my own blog as I discovered the article 10 Reasons to Repurpose Your Content (which I just repurposed J) written last year. So, in the spirit of challenging myself to improve on what I previously wrote and stay true to the concept of repurposing content, here are my next 10 reason to do so:
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Blog postOne year into the pandemic and we’re still not completely out and about, leading workshops and developmental experiences, speaking at events or sharing our knowledge and wisdom face-to-face with our clients. I think we can all agree that electronic video … Continue reading →
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Blog postMost of us are constantly looking for ways to increase our success and happiness. Although I have written on this topic ad nauseam, I study these topics continually and enjoy expanding my mind while sharing my findings. Here are my … Continue reading →
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Blog postGood morning from sunny Cleveland It seems as though Cleveland’s winter is in its final push as we fluctuate between below freezing temperatures and balmy spring like days. Typical weather for us here, as the saying goes, “if you don’t … Continue reading →
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Blog postIn the past, I’ve shared our family’s personal story about our son’s addiction to heroin. It’s a story that we are not ashamed of, actually, it is the opposite. On this path we have met and befriended so many people that had we had “ordinary” lives; we would never have met.
Sitting in recovery clinics or jail visiting areas and waiting rooms, we have learned that we are all the same, loving our children when they themselves were so hard to love. We’ve grown to understand more about th -
Blog postDid you know that: 73% of small startup owners are men. (Guidant Financial) 26% of entrepreneurs say their biggest motivation for starting their own business was the idea of being their own boss. (Guidant Financial) 67% of small business owners … Continue reading →
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Blog postYou’ve heard me say over the years that one of the key distinctions between top thought leaders to those strive to strengthen their thought leadership is that the former are prolific publishers of remarkable content. They publish consistently in different … Continue reading →
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Blog postEveryone has bad days. Some more than others. But what constitutes a bad day? Discovery of an illness of a loved one, challenging individuals and circumstances, a failed business venture or financial loss can add up to feeling hopeless, angry … Continue reading →
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Blog postThe new year started off with high hopes as news of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine became widely available and millions of Americans were preparing to be vaccinated. And while that project is ongoing for the foreseeable future, businesses are … Continue reading →
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Blog postinaugurate
verb
in·au·gu·rate | \ i-ˈnȯ-gyə-ˌrāt , -gə-ˌrāt \
inaugurated; inaugurating
Definition of inaugurate
transitive verb
1: to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
2a: to dedicate ceremoniously: observe formally the beginning of inaugurate a new school
b: to bring about the beginning of
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Blog postOver the years I have published quite a few of my newsletters and have dedicated them to lessons learned from other thought leaders, lessons learned from women, lessons learned from my granddaughter, lessons learned from my Mom, lessons learned from my Dad, lessons learned from my clients, and lessons learned from running my business.
Today I am dedicating my newsletter to the 10 lessons learned from my grandkids, Dafna (11), Liav (9), Hadar (5) and Bentley (9 months):
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Blog postAs I sit writing this newsletter, I believe that the presidential election of 2020 will indeed be over, today. I can’t say this with complete certainty, but only with very high hopes. Voter rights, voter suppression, legal vs. illegal ballots … Continue reading →
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Blog postOne of my favorite reflection points is at year-end. It is the opportunity to review my accomplishments, key learning insights and course correction. As this challenging year comes to conclusion here are my learning insights which I have also shared in my weekly newsletters:
January:
Review your goals daily, commit and take the step by step action necessary towards your success. Identify the pillars of your life (i.e. family, business, finance, travel…) that ground you and make yo
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