by Bryan Yager | Oct 19, 2020 | Encouragement, Gratitude, Leadership, Motivation
First a quote: “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” – Mark Twain I begin this week by offering an assertion, followed by two questions. Through years of experience asking these questions of professionals of all levels, I gained some valuable insight, and...
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 | Mar 2, 2020 | Coaching, Encouragement, Leadership, Mentoring
First a quote: “Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson If you have been following me for any length of time, you have probably read, on numerous occasions, how fortunate I have been to know, and...
by Bryan Yager | Sep 9, 2019 | Attitude, Encouragement, Gratitude, Leadership
First a quote: “”Civility costs nothing and buys everything.” – Lady Mary Wortley Montagu I woke up feeling a tad bit “cranky” this morning after a 3:00 am wakeup alarm and a mad dash to the airport for an international flight. I found myself rationalizing...
by Bryan Yager | Jun 4, 2018 | Attitude, Encouragement, Gratitude, Leadership
First a quote: “We are all having a ripple effect on others, the question is, what kind of ripple effect, negative or positive, do we want to have?” — The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. Years ago, while on my way to facilitate a leadership workshop early one morning...
