by Bryan Yager | Jul 19, 2021 | Leadership, Motivation, Self-confidence
First a quote: “Don’t worry about what other people think of you; worry about what they think of themselves when they’re with you.” – Unknown Good morning and happy Monday! My wife and I had an experience this past week that reminded me of a topic I have written about...
by Bryan Yager | Apr 12, 2021 | Coaching, Leadership, Motivation, Uncategorized
First a quote: “Normal is nothing more than a cycle on a washing machine.” – Whoopi Goldberg A large portion of my consulting practice, over the years, has focused on helping people and organizations navigate change more productively and successfully. One of my most...
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 | Dec 17, 2018 | Leadership, Motivation, Success
Do More Than You’re Paid to Do First a quote: “People who never do any more than they get paid for, never get paid for any more than they do.” ― Elbert Hubbard, American Writer & Philosopher Good morning and happy Monday! I have always attributed my...
by Bryan Yager | Dec 10, 2018 | Communication, Leadership, Listening, Motivation
First a quote: “Asking and hearing people’s opinion has a greater effect on them than telling them, great job.” ― Sam Walton, Walmart FounderGood morning and happy Monday! Every day people go to work asking themselves, usually subconsciously,...
by Bryan Yager | Oct 29, 2018 | Leadership, Motivation, Procrastination, Time Management
First a quote: “It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings One of my very first jobs (before I was old enough to have a job) was mowing lawns. I also delivered the Des Moines Register daily newspaper, but...