by Bryan Yager | Jan 31, 2022 | Communication, Listening, Understanding
First a quote: “Do you really care, or are you just being a good listener?” – Barbara Smaller I begin today asking you two questions. They are: Are you an above average driver? Are you an above average listener? Did you answer in the affirmative on both questions? ...
by Bryan Yager | Jun 29, 2020 | Communication, Leadership, Understanding, Wisdom
First a quote: “Let us make a special effort to stop communicating with each other, so we can have some conversation.” – Mark Twain Good morning and happy Monday all. Like last week, I again struggled with my search for an insightful quote, an encouraging word, a...
by Bryan Yager | Nov 26, 2018 | Communication, Leadership, Understanding
First a quote: “What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so.” – Mark Twain Do you trust your brain to tell you the truth? If so, that may be a mistake. In a recent publication of Monday Morning...
by Bryan Yager | Nov 12, 2018 | Communication, Leadership, Understanding
First a quote: “You cannot see the great beauty around you if your vision is hampered by a defective lens.” Dr. Mardy Grothe The first thing professional craftspeople are taught is to respect, and care for, the tools of their trade, regardless of...