#34 on Vulnerability
The sports world, and all of Chicago, were shocked when Walter Payton announced that he had a rare liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis in February, 1999. “To the people that really care about me, just continue praying,” a courageous, but noticeably emotional, Payton told the world that day. I grew up watching Walter […]
Can’t You Just Video Conference?
Of course, you can video conference. But, so can everyone else. Not everyone can do face to face. Not everyone can connect. Not everyone can look someone in the eyes. Not everyone can leave their family and go. Not everyone can set aside every other distraction and commit to the person in front of them. […]
Book Club Tuesday – The Ride of A Lifetime
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 Ride of A Lifetime Author: Robert Iger Length: 272 pages / 8 hours and 45 minutes via Audible Why I chose to read it: Growing up in […]
“I Can’t Sell You That…”
“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 […]
#TheWeekly
#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 […]
Mid-Week Perspective
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 […]
Book Club Tuesday – The Infinite Game
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 […]
3 Non-Negotiable Traits of Successful People
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 […]
#TheWeekly
#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 […]