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“I Can’t Sell You That…”

November 11, 2019

“I can’t sell you that,” said the agent in the Lufthansa Senator’s Lounge. I was traveling with two co-workers and my status only allowed one guest entry into the Club. Since we had a four hour layover, I was in the buying mood. “I don’t understand,” I replied. “You purchased your airfare through one of […]

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#TheWeekly

November 8, 2019

#TheWeekly is an almost weekly review post that models weekly reflection. To be someone worth following, you need to reflect and learn. You also need to be thankful for what you have. #TheWeekly aims to do these things. My hope is that this post inspires you to reflect on YOUR week. Feel free to use […]

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Mid-Week Perspective

November 6, 2019

The Mid-Week Perspective post is an “almost weekly” post that comments on the world and all that is in it. All opinions are my own. As I got out of my car Monday morning at Starbucks, I noticed a crumpled-up water bottle and aluminum can in the parking lot. Before walking by them, as is […]

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Book Club Tuesday – The Infinite Game

November 5, 2019

Welcome to a new recurring #baldinbusiness feature called Book Club Tuesday. Each week I will spotlight one book, and have a little fun in the process. Book: The Infinite Game Author: Simon Sinek Length: 272 pages / 6 hours and 56 minutes via Audible 3 takeaways: Leaders are not responsible for results; they are responsible […]

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3 Non-Negotiable Traits of Successful People

November 4, 2019

Think of someone wildly successful. What are the traits that define them? While there are potentially hundreds, here are three that I believe are non-negotiable. 1. Do the hard things. People wildly successful run towards danger —especially conflict —and not away from it. Abraham Lincoln was advised that his life was in danger prior to […]

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#TheWeekly

November 1, 2019

#TheWeekly is an almost weekly review post that models weekly reflection. To be someone worth following, you need to reflect and learn. You also need to be thankful for what you have. #TheWeekly aims to do these things. My hope is that this post inspires you to reflect on YOUR week. Feel free to use […]

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Wednesdays In The Cloud

October 30, 2019

Every Wednesday this October, I am sharing one thought or idea from Dr. Henry Cloud. I wouldn’t be the leader I am today without Dr. Cloud’s books, teaching, and guidance from afar. This content comes from the EntreLeadership Podcast. Not only do I listen to the EL podcast every Monday morning at the gym, I […]

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5 Dollars, a Toothbrush, and a Stack of Papers…

October 29, 2019

Lap Tran has worked at Hoffer Plastics for 34 years. He is part of our family. A few months ago, Lap let me know that he was coming up on the 40th anniversary of his arrival to the United States. He then surprised me by asking me to write a story about it. I thought […]

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Wednesdays In The Cloud

October 23, 2019

Every Wednesday this October, I am sharing one thought or idea from Dr. Henry Cloud. I wouldn’t be the leader I am today without Dr. Cloud’s books, teaching, and guidance from afar. This content comes from the EntreLeadership Podcast. Not only do I listen to the EL podcast every Monday morning at the gym, I […]

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Book Club Tuesday – Where the Crawdads Sing

October 22, 2019

Welcome to a new recurring #baldinbusiness feature called Book Club Tuesday. Each week I will spotlight one book, and have a little fun in the process. Book: Where the Crawdads Sing Author: Delia Owens Length: 384 pages / 12 hours and 12 minutes via Audible Why I chose to read it: This book profoundly moved […]