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Avoiding Diminishing Returns at Work
There is a concept called diminishing returns, which simply means the more often you repeat an action, the less of a reward you get from...
Brian Reaves
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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Conflict is Inevitable Sometimes
Dean hates conflict. He absolutely hates the idea of confronting someone and possibly losing their friendship, even though they are his...
Brian Reaves
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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Just Breathe
You've had a bad day. Maybe you've had a bad week. It's been one moment after another, and it seems like the people you trust to run...
Brian Reaves
Sep 13, 20242 min read
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Value Originality!
In 2010, a British brother and sister were cleaning out the home of their recently deceased parents. Among the things they found was an...
Brian Reaves
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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It's Time For A Change
There are few things that terrify people more than the unknown. We often thrive on the familiar, but it seldom leads to real growth or...
Brian Reaves
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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When You Can't Lead...
What do you do when you can't do anything? When you are told to lead but never given the authority to do so? Brad successfully led his...
Brian Reaves
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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Creating Growth
What if I could give you a secret life hack that would propel you ahead of those around you in life? Well, here you go... Where do you...
Brian Reaves
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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Be Their Boss, Not Their Buddy
Learn how to lead with authority, consistency, and respect, and earn the respect of your team, even if they don't always like you.
Brian Reaves
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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Persistence Pays Off!
Have you ever quit too soon? Let me tell you about someone who fixed that in their life. At the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Shirzo...
Brian Reaves
Jul 30, 20243 min read
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Frozen By Indecision
Making a decision isn't easy. Sometimes, it's simple to figure out the right choice between two options, and other times, you just can't...
Brian Reaves
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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So Much Wasted Time
I recently read an article about a famous actor/singer from the 70's whose career was a roller coaster ride of ups and downs. The thing...
Brian Reaves
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Ignore the Distractions and Focus on Success!
I'm not sure how it works for you, but if I head into Wal-Mart with a general idea of one thing I need, I am walking out with a dozen...
Brian Reaves
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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Don't Let Fear Hold You Back
Have you ever been afraid of anything? I'll bet you probably have. The question is: Has that fear ever caused you to miss out on an...
Brian Reaves
Jun 10, 20244 min read
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I Can (NOT) Do This!
I talked to an organization's president recently, and he told me the story of Andy (name changed to protect the guilty). Andy had been...
Brian Reaves
May 31, 20242 min read
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What's the Point?
Have you ever gotten frustrated? I recently had to take a detour on a long drive home from a presentation. The drive to the event had...
Brian Reaves
May 21, 20242 min read
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Time To Take Action!
What are you doing to move ahead in life? For years, I had a desire to play the guitar. I had watched so many amazing guitarists make...
Brian Reaves
May 7, 20242 min read
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What Did You Learn?
I'm going to let you in on a little "behind the scenes" secret. Inside my magic case lies a very nondescript zipper bag. You wouldn't pay...
Brian Reaves
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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Falling...with style!
Have you ever failed at something? I think it's safe to say we all have at one time or another...but it's when we can fail without...
Brian Reaves
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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What is Your "Go"?
I'm a big fan of board games. I love chess, Clue, and Monopoly because there's something exciting about setting up the board and moving...
Brian Reaves
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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A Leader Sets the Level...High or Low
Any organization will find it hard-pressed to go beyond the level of its leader unless that leader has the company's success above his...
Brian Reaves
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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