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I’m Nervous

October 21, 2019

I’m nervous when I get up to speak in front of a large group of people. I’m nervous when I think about our kids’ futures, and how they will develop. I’m nervous about Hoffer Plastics, how it serves the heroes within and heroes without (heroes equaling customers, team members, and community). I’m nervous every time […]

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Wednesdays In The Cloud

October 16, 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 – Extreme Ownership

October 15, 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: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win Author: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin Length: 320 pages / 9 hours and 33 minutes via Audible Why I chose […]

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Directions Toward Success

October 14, 2019

To be someone worth following, you have to know exactly where you are going. People do not follow someone who is unsure where they are going. While this seems like a basic idea, even elementary, I have discovered that it is much more difficult in practice. In fact, it is a leadership principle that many […]

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#TheWeekly

October 11, 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. What did I do well this week? I spent Wednesday this week visiting my executive coach in […]

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#TheoThursday

October 10, 2019

#TheoThursday is an “almost-weekly” post that examines how the Bible shapes all aspects of life, including leadership. I will share my personal applications from the week’s readings, and maybe make a few comedic musings (THAT is in the Bible!?). I hope some will join me in this pursuit. To learn more, download the CCC Life […]

young child with future leader on black t-shirt

Wednesdays In The Cloud

October 9, 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 – Digital Minimalism

October 8, 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: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Author: Cal Newport Length: 304 pages / 6 hours and 59 minutes via Audible Why I chose to […]

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Energetic Monday

October 7, 2019

Recently, I was venting about situations I am frustrated about on my Executive Coaching call. Coach John Felkins just sat there laughing because he could tell I was on a role. Then, like he always does, he brought me around by asking me the following question: “Alex, can you change that person?” Of course, I […]

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#TheWeekly

October 4, 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. What did I do well this week? (I will always start here because I can list 90 […]