Educator, Speaker, Coach, Writer, Creator ... studying and advancing Character Leadership ... for high functioning Purpose and Unity ... moving forward together, stronger ... engaging a changing world.
As 2025 quickly approaches or we approach it, I have been digging ever deeper into what I call clean Purpose. Indeed, my resolution... that towards which I hold resolve in 2025 ... is Cleanliness as I explored in Clean It Up in '25. With that in mind and heart, I humbly encourage that read, and offer up ... right here, right now... on the gift thatisPurpose... and someWords to Live By. That said, my wish and encouragement for us all this Year is what I am calling To ZERO To FIVE.
Ground Zero
ZERO refers to ground zero in the six strategies with which I work and serve. What I call Strategy 0 is all about accepting our Nobility, and making it daily practice. I invite you to read and reflect up the Virtue that is Nobility. What would it look like personally accepted and acted upon, in practice?
Accepting, engaging and practicing our Nobility. Accept that we are each noble, by nature... born into it... and reflect on Nobility, and its practice. This is Ground Zero.
Speaking the Language of Virtue, and Character. Learn and engage the language of Virtue, in words and deeds, in ever increasing practice. Make it a part of a richer vocabulary and Understanding forward.
Recognizing the Teachable Moments of Virtue and Character. Look at our Days and learn on where we practice our best sense of Character, where we need better do so, and what that means forward. Here we take account each day of our strengths and challenges of Character and know that it is not about shame, but aim. We get to aim ever higher.
Setting a Clear Code of Character. Identify and make clear on our boundaries based on Virtue and Character. We clearly understand our virtuous "lines in the sand", if you will. What Virtues matter so most to you that their transgression requires Justice? Identifying and claiming same not only establishes boundaries but helps claim our core identity of spirit.
Honoring your Own Best Sense of Character. Knowing our identity of spirit, we need better be true to our best selves, with Integrity. This is manifested in words and deeds, congruent.
Companioning and Being Present, with Character... helping to build cultures of Character at home, school, work, business, play and community.
This is the work I do and serve. This Year, I intend to sharpen the blades on same, starting with my own daily practice towards that clean Purpose, consciously chosen.
How about you? I do indeed invite you to consider these 6 Strategies for the kind of countenance and gait that meets the world head and heart on.
Either way, I wish you only and all the best for 2025.
"I had the distinct pleasure of being in an audience in Montreal with Barry Lewis Green on the stage. Quite simply, Barry absolutely captivated us with his talent, his message, and his heart. The feeling of Unity that Barry created in the room that day was extraordinary. I absolutely recommend him for your meeting or event." --- Joe Calloway
"The Mount Pearl Paradise Chamber of Commerce were fortunate enough to have Barry Lewis Green as a presenter for a Webinar Series we recently offered. He was so engaged with his audience and made everyone feel valued. He brought excitement and energy to our session and certainly shared his passion and knowledge with us. We will certainly be having Barry back for another series. Thanks Barry for being so professional." - Wanda Palmer
"Barry has a presence...I have known of Barry’s work for many years but have gotten to know him as a friend and colleague within the past five. Whether it be in person or during a presentation, he has the uncanny ability to pull on all of your emotions while driving home key messages that provide personal clarity. Barry’s presentation skills can be explained as ‘heavy metal hits’ meets ‘folk tunes’ meets ‘sounds of nature’. He has an arsenal of skills that is quite eclectic. As a Master Facilitator for The Virtues Project and several other impactful programs, he combines a wealth of knowledge with his own extensive library of content creations. He is highly respected and well-connected within the speaking and social action communities. Barry is a true champion of character leadership. He ‘talks the talk’ and ‘walks the walk’. He approaches each and every interaction with passion and ZEAL! I highly recommend reaching out to Barry for collaboration opportunities." - Trent Langdon
"The most learned or experienced person is not always the one who helps us grow and thrive. We all grow and thrive with those who ask the important questions in a loving and Noble manner - with the patience to allow our thinking to unfold, our feelings to emerge and our spirits to soar. This is what being in the same space with Barry is like. Working with Barry on #hUmaNITY is such a joy. I feel the excitement of standing before a blank canvas at the beginning of every gathering, exploring the depths of our creative energies throughout the conversations shared, and emerging at the end with a piece that I could not have painted singularly even on my best days. That is what conversations with Barry feels like. He is organized and efficient. Fearless and Bold. Lives with arms wide open.... and has the best questions (which begin with "I wonder....") asked in a most inclusive manner within a safe space that I often forget we are recording and that others will be witnessing our responses." - Russell Zehtab
"Barry is compassionately honest. He has the talent to say what needs to be said in a way that people "get" it. His honesty and intelligence come through whether he is presenting on stage or just hanging out with friends. And...have you heard him sing? Man... he has a set of lungs that can wail a tune. Talented, smart and funny, when he takes the stage, he commands the stage." - Lea Brovedani
"It takes immense strength of character to insistently amplify the goodness of every individual whose destiny crosses path with one’s own, no matter how briefly. This is who Barry is. The precious gift of Barry’s faith in you compels an irrepressible desire to show up as the best version of yourself. And in a world aching for radical hope and pragmatic wisdom, Barry is the gentle torch bearer whose light is constant amidst the maelstrom of fads. Should you then find your path intersecting with Barry’s, pause for a while in his companionship, and make space for the gift of his life-changing attention. I know because I paused. Barry, my heart continues to expand with immense gratitude for your indescribable presence. And this gift of an expanding heart, is priceless 🌹" - Dr. Roslina Chai
I had the privilege of collaborating with Barry on one of our projects, Her Own Boss. His skill in value-based facilitation is nothing short of transformative. With a warm, inclusive teaching style, he connected deeply with our participants, helping them uncover their core values and guiding them in applying these principles to their businesses. I heard great things about him from our previous cohort and I witnessed that firsthand when I attended some of his sessions. If you're looking for someone who can train you/your team in values-driven facilitation, look no further than Barry. - Serah Gazali
Working with Barry Lewis Green is a lovely silver lining to navigating through Covid times. We connected for thoughtful monthly Digital Coffees. Barry’s ease with the art of meaningful conversation and asking questions that inspire me to dig deeper always result in a joy-filled journey through many topics. I am one of many colleagues Barry engages with regularly for TUG TV - so many topics, something truly for everyone! Barry’s charismatic personality and zeal for life makes it an absolute joy to work on any project with him. And just wait until Barry launches his BOXSA project! - Elaine Dunphy
