management skills | Motivational Magic

Brian Reaves

3 days ago3 min read

Do They Know What You Want?

I recently worked with a company that had a problem with a department in their organization. They were very unhappy with how the...

Brian Reaves

Sep 23 min read

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

Aug 53 min read

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

May 312 min read

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

Sep 18, 20235 min read

One Moment Can Change Everything

Tom was the head of his organization. He was the leader and did not like to be questioned. Blake had worked in Tom's organization for...

Brian Reaves

May 22, 20232 min read

The Discipline of Time

I am an "early" kind of guy. If I'm supposed to be somewhere, I would rather arrive an hour early and sit there rather than to arrive...

Brian Reaves

Mar 6, 20234 min read

The Weakness of an Insulated Leader

There is a very old story told about two guys who came to a town and asked to speak to the emperor. They passed themselves off as...

Brian Reaves

Jan 28, 20231 min read

My Newest Book Is Here!

My newest book, "Metamorphosis: Transform Your Leadership" is finally here and I couldn't be more excited about it! This book is designed...