by Bryan Yager | Jun 22, 2020 | Example, Father's Day, Leadership, Role Models
First a quote: “Lately all my friends are worried they’re turning into their fathers. I’m worried I’m not.” – Dan Zevin Happy belated Father’s Day to dads everywhere. I hope it was a happy day for you. Regardless of your position in the family, father and/or son,...
by Bryan Yager | Jun 8, 2020 | Challenge, Diversity, Leadership, Racism
First a quote: “We all live on the same planet, but we live in different worlds.” – Unknown I have been writing these Monday Morning Minute missives for more than two years now. It is something I enjoy doing, and for the most part, look forward to. The weekly...
by Bryan Yager | Jun 1, 2020 | Change, COVID-19, Leadership, Vision
First a quote: “We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” – Max De Pree Who has not wished for things to be back to normal; to go out for dinner, attend or watch a sporting event, or go to the store without wearing a mask? Who does not want to...
by Bryan Yager | May 26, 2020 | COVID-19, Gratitude
First a quote: “Feeling gratitude, and not expressing it, is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William Arthur Ward Upon reflection, I’m often embarrassed about just how much I (and others) take for granted living in this great country. While certainly a...
by Bryan Yager | May 18, 2020 | COVID-19, Leadership, Perspective, Truth
First a quote; “The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” – Oscar Wilde Good morning and happy Monday. I hope this morning missive finds you and yours both safe and healthy. In a recent post, I shared that I had recently, and inappropriately, lost my cool with...
by Bryan Yager | May 4, 2020 | COVID-19
First a quote; “We learn geology the morning after the earthquake.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Good morning and happy Monday. I hope this morning missive finds you and yours both safe and healthy. I appreciate the quote above, penned by Ralph Waldo Emerson, and...
by Bryan Yager | Apr 27, 2020 | COVID-19, Leadership, Stress
First a quote; “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” – William James Good morning and happy Monday. I hope this morning missive finds you and yours both safe and healthy. In a recent webinar I gave, on the topic of...
by Bryan Yager | Apr 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
First a quote; “Throw your dream into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, or a new country.” – Anais Nin Good morning and happy Monday. I hope this morning missive finds you and yours both...
by Bryan Yager | Apr 13, 2020 | Appreciation, Crisis, Encouragement, Leadership
First a quote; “The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.” – Charles M Schwab Good morning and happy Monday. I hope my morning missive finds you and yours both safe and healthy. Over the years, I have made a few...
by Bryan Yager | Apr 6, 2020 | Action, Circle of Control, COVID-19, Leadership
First a quote; “Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” – Scott Adams Good morning and happy Monday. I hope this morning missive finds you and yours both safe and healthy. Last week I...
