by Bryan Yager | Mar 15, 2021 | Leadership, Listening
First a quote: “The most important thing a captain can do is to see the ship through the eyes of the crew.” Michael Abrashoff I read the book “It’s Your Ship” by Michael Abrashoff more than ten years ago and had it on my recommended reading list for...
by Bryan Yager | Mar 8, 2021 | Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Time Management
First a quote: “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four-hour days.” – Zig Ziglar Originally Published on August 27, 2018 (I’ve had numerous requests for articles on time management.) “If only I had enough time to… (fill in your own...
by Bryan Yager | Mar 1, 2021 | Conflict, Expectations, Leadership
First a quote: “Almost all conflict is a result of violated expectations.” – Blaine Lee Good morning and happy Monday! Have you ever started a new job only to discover the job was different than you expected? Have you ever joined a team with anticipation and...
by Bryan Yager | Feb 22, 2021 | Continuous Learning, Leadership
First a quote: “One forgets words as one forgets names. One’s vocabulary needs constant fertilizing, or it will die.” – Evelyn Waugh Good morning and happy Monday! Over the weekend, while driving to my dad’s to help with weekly chores, I was listening to local...
by Bryan Yager | Feb 15, 2021 | Continuous Improvement, Leadership
First a quote: “Often it isn’t the mountains ahead that wear you out, it’s the little pebble in your shoe.” ― Muhammad Ali Good morning and happy Monday! Do you ever experience minor irritations in your life? How about in your marriage or other important...