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“Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up.”

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Barry

“Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up.” – John C. Maxwell, American author, speaker and pastor Image from Flickr by ilovememphis. In spite of the joy I find in cooking for family … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships | Tagged John C. Maxwell

light where there is none

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Barry

“An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out?” – René Descartes, French philosopher and mathematician (attrib.) One of my favorite books that supports effective interpersonal and group … Continue reading →

Posted in Optimism | Tagged Barry Demp, Demp Coaching, Optimism, pessimism, The Quotable Coach

“I’m not a genius. I’m just a tremendous bundle of experiences.”

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Barry

“I’m not a genius. I’m just a tremendous bundle of experiences.” – R. Buckminster Fuller, architect and inventor Image from Flickr by Ohio Office of Redevelopment. Buckminster Fuller was a remarkable man. At the age of 32, he decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Experience | Tagged R. Buckminster Fuller

“Our life is frittered away by detail … simplify, simplify.”

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Barry

“Our life is frittered away by detail … simplify, simplify.” – Henry David Thoreau, American author, philosopher, and transcendentalist Image from Flickr by joshuahoffmanphoto. Time management is one of the top priorities of most people entering a coaching relationship. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Simplify | Tagged Henry David Thoreau

Interview: Time Management, on Michigan Business Beat

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Barry

I’ve become a bit of a regular guest on Chris Holman’s radio show, Michigan Business Beat. A couple of weeks ago, we discussed time management – one of the biggest issues facing many people who hire a coach. In this … Continue reading →

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Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Barry

“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” – Og Mandino, 20th Century American motivational author Asking people to do their best, to seek excellence, on a key project or top priority seems like the ultimate … Continue reading →

Posted in Achievements, Attitude, Effort | Tagged achievement, attitude, Barry Demp, Demp Coaching, effort, Excellence, The Quotable Coach

“Stories can conquer fear, you know. They can make the heart bigger.”

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Barry

“Stories can conquer fear, you know. They can make the heart bigger.” – Ben Okri, Nigerian poet In the coming days, pay particular attention to the stories people tell in your professional and personal life. You can even examine the … Continue reading →

Posted in Storytelling | Tagged Barry Demp, Demp Coaching, The Quotable Coach

hiding in the crowd

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Barry

“The world will never discover a person who is hiding in the crowd.” – Dr. Mardy Grothe, psychologist Image from Flickr by Si1very. When my children were young, we would often play a searching game with them called “Where’s Waldo?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Risk | Tagged Action, Barry Demp, Demp Coaching, Risk, The Quotable Coach

“If you want to keep your memories, you first have to live them.”

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Barry

“If you want to keep your memories, you first have to live them.” – Bob Dylan, American singer-songwriter Image from Flickr by shutterhacks. Over the years, one of my strategies to get to know others better and deepen relationships has … Continue reading →

Posted in Memories | Tagged Bob Dylan

“There is a world of communication which is not dependent on words.”

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Barry

“There is a world of communication which is not dependent on words.” – Mary Martin, American actress Image from Flickr by sneetchbeach My wife Wendy is a master at reading my non-verbal communication. She has a sixth sense that has … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication | Tagged Mary Martin

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