By B. Kim Barnes, Barnes & Conti CEO Life would be so much easier for leaders, managers, parents, friends, politicians, if only human beings behaved in predictable ways based on facts, logic, rational thought processes, or even fulfillment of practical …
The Rationale of Irrational Decisions: Considering Emotional Needs Read more »
Barnes & Conti CEO Kim Barnes, wrote a piece recently arguing that so-called “soft-skills” are completely misnamed. The article, entitled “Why We Shouldn’t Call Them ‘Soft Skills’” presents a compelling case that these skills, including influence, communication, leadership, and more …
Framing—or reframing—is a strategic tool which is useful to exercise influence and to manage change. In this article, Kim Barnes discusses making what is considered new and potentially threatening into something both familiar and comfortable. So how can we use …
New Article by Kim Barnes on Reframing as an Influence Tool Read more »
In celebration of Labor Day, Barnes & Conti invites you to participate in our Labor Day story totem pole. Today’s workforce is so diverse and fluid, being recognized for your efforts can be tough. Since the beginning of Labor Day …
We at Barnes and Conti had a wonderful time at the ASTD 2013 International Conference and Expo. Read below to see what each of us found especially exciting. Here are some ideas that you can take with you for the …