In her letter, Jess told me not to compare myself to other people. As we discussed, you can do that by focusing on your vision. Why is having vision so important? Without vision it’s too easy for you to get lost in your message. It helps you to return to a focal point. There are…
Do you remember the last time you were in a downward spiral? This might feel like one of those times. In the attached video, I talk about being in a similar scenario. This time I was in a parking garage. There was nowhere to go but down. It would have been nice if it were…
Right now, the world needs positive people. It also needs encouragers. You can be one without the other. Positive people can sometimes keep their positivity to themselves. Encouragers give their positivity away. “But, Brian how can I be an encourager?”, you ask. Watch this video and see how a 13-year old girl did something the…
It’s not a pretty sight to see me run, regardless of my outfit. When I run, I try to wear clothes that make it easier for drivers to see me. Once upon a time, I’d be more concerned with my fashion. Those days are gone. My perspective has changed to that of the driver’s on…
Many of you know, about a year ago, I started a mini-crusade of sorts. I would ask anyone that would listen if they would pose in a picture and wink with me. The occasion is called Winking with Wagner. The idea was for them discover what makes them unique. In reality, it changed my life….
In two weeks I was supposed to pick up my mom, in Northwest Ohio, and drive to Knoxville. We’d spend two nights at the Knoxville Marriott, where I’d be speaking, and make our way back for my oldest son’s graduation on May 1st. He’s graduating with his Masters in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati….
What’s the one thing that all leaders have in common? They all have blindspots. How can you avoid blindspots crushing your goals? For starters, start with asking your team three simple questions. When they answer them, encourage them to take their time and think about their answer. Is that a totally honest answer? Without the…
You say, “it’s not new”? Maybe that’s true. But, it’s new for me to really understand it. When I started on this journey towards self improvement, I had no idea what I was doing. Each step along the way has made me smarter and more confident. The newest topic that I wanted to know more…
Anyone that knows me, realizes how important family is to me. It’s great to have them all together in one room. We can play a board game, share a meal or watch a movie. One of the most interesting times is after one of those events. It’s when I can sit back and listen to…
It’s a crazy busy day as I prepare for a speaking business trip. As I way laying in bed going over everything that I had to do, I wondered if it could be done. You may already be asking yourself, “why didn’t you just get out of bed?”. There are many reasons. I love being…
