by Bryan Yager | Jan 31, 2022 | Communication, Listening, Understanding
First a quote: “Do you really care, or are you just being a good listener?” – Barbara Smaller I begin today asking you two questions. They are: Are you an above average driver? Are you an above average listener? Did you answer in the affirmative on both questions? ...
by Bryan Yager | Jan 24, 2022 | Focus, Priorities, Time Management
First a quote: “Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Good morning and Happy Monday! Ok, now that I have your attention, stop thinking whatever you were thinking. I’ll explain what a schwerpunkt...
by Bryan Yager | Jan 19, 2022 | Agility, Planning, Success
First a quote: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” – Mike Tyson I was working with a colleague over the weekend, doing final preparation for an upcoming workshop we’ll be co-facilitating, on the topic of strategic agility. The conversation was...
by Bryan Yager | Jan 10, 2022 | Continuous Learning, Habits, Success
First a quote: “You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” – John C. Maxwell Good morning and happy Monday! “Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the...
by Bryan Yager | Jan 4, 2022 | Happiness, Leadership, Success
First a quote: “What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.” – Vern McLellan First published on January 7, 2019. Reprinted here with modifications and additions. As I draft this week’s MMM missive, Becky, my wife, is in...