tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.comments2023-08-23T08:20:07.232-04:00The LaBov Report - Daily insight from Barry LaBov, CEO of LABOVBarry LaBov, President and CEO LABOV Marketing Communications and Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13071311192962323389noreply@blogger.comBlogger261125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-64833748566476490122015-01-19T15:56:27.035-05:002015-01-19T15:56:27.035-05:00Dana I appreciate your candor! I agree, there'...Dana I appreciate your candor! I agree, there's nothing to be thrilled about changing a diaper but it sure makes a statement. It shows you're willing to do what it takes for someone you care about. And quite often, that someone, whether an 18 month old or a grown up, really appreciates you for it. Thanks.Barry LaBov, President and CEO LABOV Marketing Communications and Traininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071311192962323389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-8330368026877227352015-01-19T15:39:39.939-05:002015-01-19T15:39:39.939-05:00As mom to an 18-month old, I can assert that there...As mom to an 18-month old, I can assert that there's nothing fun about changing diapers! But I commend you for relating it back to the "dirty" task of digging in with clients. What a great attitude to have toward those who trust you with helping them grow their business.Danahttp://www.barkacommunications.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-54321636286511957362013-08-26T07:37:59.629-04:002013-08-26T07:37:59.629-04:00Great!Great!Imahttp://bestrowingmachinereviews.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-48792633876964888182013-05-22T09:30:50.395-04:002013-05-22T09:30:50.395-04:00Ha, if it were only that simple, right, Barry LaBo...Ha, if it were only that simple, right, <a href="http://www.labov.com" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov</a>. For some reason, we like to complicate things. Maybe it’s greed. Maybe it’s pride. Whatever it is, though, if we take a step back and really examine our business practices, we could certainly simplify our business lives. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-48281920237557199682013-05-21T11:48:46.909-04:002013-05-21T11:48:46.909-04:00You’re right, Barry LaBov. I think a leader is, fi...You’re right, <a href="http://wwww.labov.com" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov</a>. I think a leader is, first and foremost, a man of conviction. If you can’t respect what the man or woman stands for or they don’t stick with their convictions, there’s no way that person can sustain any leadership role. Stevennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-73931676813054224332013-05-17T09:56:46.609-04:002013-05-17T09:56:46.609-04:00It’s tough to know when you’ve pushed too hard, th...It’s tough to know when you’ve pushed too hard, though. I do agree with your advice, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/LaBov-and-Beyond/68061134526" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov</a>, and you should push as hard as you can. But you should be mindful if you’re in a collaborative environment. What advice would you suggest for pushing your idea for a project when you have to work with others? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-60914588257544895462013-05-16T10:08:49.263-04:002013-05-16T10:08:49.263-04:00That’s an interesting idea, Barry LaBov. I remembe...That’s an interesting idea, <a href="http://www.jetsetmag.com/executive-editorial-team/barry-labov-executive-editor.html#.UOrgA2-dNK0" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov</a>. I remember when I was younger - I had to be no more than eight. I had an answer to a question, but some other classmate said that was a dumb answer. I buttoned up for a long time after that. I wonder how much collaboration is stifled by negativity.<br />Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-10364734265524095702013-04-26T15:59:15.666-04:002013-04-26T15:59:15.666-04:00Without a doubt this is 100% true. So goes the sa...Without a doubt this is 100% true. So goes the saying, "Successful people are always too busy doing what the other guys are still talking about." They have a sense of urgency and take advantage of opportunities.<br /><br />-RJRyan "RJ" Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12086726948222559358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-39298044235925055922013-04-23T12:59:07.746-04:002013-04-23T12:59:07.746-04:00I could have used this perspective in college, Bar...I could have used this perspective in college, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/LaBov-and-Beyond/68061134526" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov</a>, when I was working as a retail associate at a bookstore in the area. There were so many annoying customers, but they were paying my salary as our hours were directly related to sales. If I was nicer and took care of them, maybe I would have earned a little more money for that Cancun trip. Good reason to treat every client and customer with respect; if they go somewhere else, where does that leave you? <br />Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-57359627765638908482013-04-22T10:35:52.574-04:002013-04-22T10:35:52.574-04:00I go to Barry LaBov’s blog for insights I wouldn’t...I go to <a href="https://twitter.com/BarryLaBov" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov’s blog</a> for insights I wouldn’t get anywhere else. It’s good for managers who are looking to motivate their employees to do everything they can for their clients. In this case, I think he’s dead-on about client focus. There’s a reason why vanity’s one of the seven deadly sins: it pushes you further away from achieving your goals.Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-59631172555027021112013-04-20T13:13:44.608-04:002013-04-20T13:13:44.608-04:00Barry, Your comments are absolutely right and very...Barry, Your comments are absolutely right and very much appreciated. And I can personally attest to the work ethic that you displayed in your early years. I enjoy your blog.Fort_Righthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822538185008058088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-66374046947435413952013-04-19T16:38:42.129-04:002013-04-19T16:38:42.129-04:00I too worked hard, Barry LaBov, and you’re right: ...I too worked hard, <a href="http://www.jetsetmag.com/executive-editorial-team/barry-labov-executive-editor.html#.UOrgA2-dNK0" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov</a>, and you’re right: not every wealthy person is a Montgomery Burns. There are certainly some bad, greedy rich men with money, but for every one of those, there are ten good ones. Most pay their taxes and give to charities. When we think of the rich, we should give people like Warren Buffett equal time to the Montgomery Burns of the world. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-58217065079261252062013-04-18T10:14:16.953-04:002013-04-18T10:14:16.953-04:00What makes me really enjoy Barry LaBov’s blog is h...What makes me really enjoy <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIQsN7q4oPY" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov’s blog</a> is his matter of fact point of view. He doesn’t sugarcoat it. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been keeping tabs on two employees. The one always stays late and is ready to step up into new projects. The other does just as good of work, but is out the door at 5:01. If I had to choose, I would take the former every time. <br />Larrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-22599324696926999362013-03-10T19:38:38.559-04:002013-03-10T19:38:38.559-04:00I wish more people saw the benefit of aiding other...I wish more people saw the benefit of aiding others. I believe in a sort of cosmic karma that God or "a being bigger than myself" doles out based on the good you do for others. The good you put out into the world is the same good that is shown you in return. A great massage and a great post. Simon Maynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-11638591569353128612013-03-10T19:24:42.351-04:002013-03-10T19:24:42.351-04:00I completely agree. Solving problems is what makes...I completely agree. Solving problems is what makes a work environment more than a job, but a learning experience to expand your career. Simon Maynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-88487912607737340392013-02-27T13:03:31.532-05:002013-02-27T13:03:31.532-05:00I’m not sure why others don’t follow-through or an...I’m not sure why others don’t follow-through or answer their emails. In some cases, I could see it being a power play; you know the whole I’ll get back to you when I get back to you mindset. I hate those types of people. In my case, I just think it’s because I get caught up in something else and forget about your email. Nicholas Carr wrote something a few years back about how Google was making us stupid. In his writings, Heidegger often questioned whether technology was a good or bad thing.<br />I could see their points. We’re constantly inundated with stuff that it can become too much. I need to make it a point to take these points from the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIQsN7q4oPY" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov blog</a> and return emails and be someone who follows up. Great post!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-22621296401523211302013-02-25T12:34:30.333-05:002013-02-25T12:34:30.333-05:00What I liked about what you said, Barry LaBov, is ...What I liked about what you said, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/LaBov-and-Beyond/68061134526" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov</a>, is that you were feeling anxious over a major project and you didn’t succumb to it by becoming agitated or more anxious. You stopped what you were doing and you wrote everything down. Once you took a step back and realized that you were all over the place, you were able to fix the problem. This is excellent advice and one that would work in both your professional and personal life. Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-48841212054297864672013-02-22T09:29:59.837-05:002013-02-22T09:29:59.837-05:00The Barry LaBov blog is a must-read for me because...The <a href="https://twitter.com/BarryLaBov" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov blog</a> is a must-read for me because he doesn’t sugar coat it. This post reminded me of Pulp Fiction. The Wolf is hired because he knows how to clean things up. Of course, he wouldn’t be in business if the mobsters didn’t screw up in the first place. We constantly are looking for people to clean up our messes. Sometimes, though, you have to put the responsibility on yourself. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-50752715772080887162013-02-21T14:23:19.766-05:002013-02-21T14:23:19.766-05:00Barry LaBov, I always look forward to your blog be...<a href="http://www.jetsetmag.com/executive-editorial-team/barry-labov-executive-editor.html#.UOrgA2-dNK0" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov</a>, I always look forward to your blog because you bring insight into something I wouldn’t normally think about. In regard to this particular post, I find that I always look at the After shots much longer than the Before shots because the After is indicative of the present. You shouldn’t dwell on the past, but you should certainly consider it. Otherwise, you’ll repeat your mistakes and won’t evolve. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-61625498492425332902013-02-02T01:24:14.664-05:002013-02-02T01:24:14.664-05:00It is indeed my great delight to think about your ...It is indeed my great delight to think about your website also to appreciate your current fantastic content right here.I favor that quite definitely.I am aware which you placed considerably focus of those articles, since every one of them sound right and so are invaluable. <br /> <a href="http://www.inmonarch.com/collections/product/8/33/0/womens-wear/partywear-saree//" rel="nofollow">partywear lehenga saree</a> SEOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605681842718531505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-84227788519545281802013-01-25T10:18:40.314-05:002013-01-25T10:18:40.314-05:00How often have we seen this in television, movies ...How often have we seen this in television, movies or even real life, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/LaBov-and-Beyond/68061134526" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov</a>? I can remember as a kid, the same guy always wanted to be lab partners with me because he knew I would do all of the work. That's the problem with group work sometimes. The one or two overachievers do all of the work and allow the others to be complacent. After a while, they get so comfortable with it, they require it. How would you suggest going about motivating these people?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-16534312508389658272013-01-24T10:05:04.398-05:002013-01-24T10:05:04.398-05:00When people ask me who they should read, I often t...When people ask me who they should read, I often tell them <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIQsN7q4oPY" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov and his blog</a>, and this post is just another reason why. We did a similar thing at my job with pizza on Fridays, and it really didn't work because the employees took it for granted. They started complaining about the pizza being cheap and there wasn't any variety. What are some programs that you would recommend that might show thanks without getting beat up after a while? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-76145820263639372692013-01-23T09:49:18.348-05:002013-01-23T09:49:18.348-05:00Thank you, Barry LaBov, for your comments on givin...Thank you, <a href="http://www.jetsetmag.com/executive-editorial-team/barry-labov-executive-editor.html#.UOrgA2-dNK0" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov</a>, for your comments on giving. Now that the Christmas season is over, I have to admit that it was more fun for me to give than to receive. I surely got more from it than the recipients. It sounds like you did as well. It just goes to show that we should always look to help. Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-88312811053589098522013-01-23T09:46:05.682-05:002013-01-23T09:46:05.682-05:00Barry LaBov, your blog is usually filled with insi...<a href="https://twitter.com/BarryLaBov" rel="nofollow">Barry LaBov, your blog</a> is usually filled with insightful posts, and this is no exception. I had a boss who always shielded us from anything the higher-ups were saying. He thought he was protecting us, but in reality, he was preventing us from improving. There's nothing wrong with looking out for your employees, but there needs to be honesty as well. Larrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006577091364547718.post-53224226589248073802013-01-12T15:22:01.762-05:002013-01-12T15:22:01.762-05:00MS--I'm guilty as charged! I'm definately ...MS--I'm guilty as charged! I'm definately low tech--I will now force myself to get with the times.<br />I appeciate your insight and comments. <br />Barry LaBovBarry LaBov, President and CEO LABOV Marketing Communications and Traininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071311192962323389noreply@blogger.com