by Bryan Yager | Oct 26, 2020 | Leadership, Self-confidence, Self-Worth
First a quote: “Confidence isn’t thinking you’re better than anyone else, its realizing that you have no reason to compare yourself to anyone else.” – Maryann Hasnaa I have always found self-confidence and self-worth to be curious things. Both seem fragile,...
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 | Oct 12, 2020 | Group Think, Leadership, Teamwork
First a quote: “If we see the world as US versus THEM, we can convince ourselves that US is better than THEM.” – Coach Kim Giles Good morning and happy Monday, This week, I briefly explore a subject related to “Us versus Them” thinking. It is a phenomenon known as...
by Bryan Yager | Oct 5, 2020 | Doing Better, Dreaming Bigger, Leadership
First a quote: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”– Dr. Seuss This week, I must have stared at a piece of blank paper for more than an hour before typing the first word of this MMM. I must have started over from...
by Bryan Yager | Sep 28, 2020 | Leadership, Respect, Self-confidence, Self-Image
First a quote: “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” – Brené Brown Please imagine yourself in the following scenario: You are standing backstage at the front of a large auditorium brimming with people. (This scenario is pre-COVID-19 ) You feel...
by Bryan Yager | Sep 21, 2020 | Leadership
Thought for the Week: “If you want people to act like adults, don’t treat them like children.” – Bryan Yager Good morning and happy Monday! For most of my career, I have facilitated workshops on how to be a more effective supervisor, manager, and/or leader. I can’t...
