#TheoThursday
#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 […]
Evaluating Partnerships
This week’s #Baldinbusiness post of the week examines partnerships and was written on an airplane after a week in Europe developing partner relationships. Tip of the day: Always reflect in real-time. I have found that writing down my reflections make them last. What makes a good business partner? I asked myself this question over the […]
Book Club Tuesday
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: Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead Author:Jim Mattis Length: 320 pages / 12 hours and 1minute via Audible Why I chose to read it: I read an exert […]
Lessons Learned From Everyday Life
One of the tenets of leadership should be constant improvement as people tend to follow those who are always getting better. Thus, every situation has potential to teach you lessons that apply to leading other human beings if you are willing to learn from them. This is especially true in parenting. Here are examples of […]
Dealing With a Teammate’s Passing
It is 9:02 a.m. the day after one of our teammates lost their fight against cancer. Everyone handles the emotions around this kind of event differently, which is the first point of this post —leaders need to give people space to mourn in their own way —and for me, that means turning this morning to writing. What […]
That View Is Something…
For years my grandfather promised to take the entire family to the Rose Bowl IF — and for a long while it felt like a big IF —Purdue ever made it to the Rose Bowl again. But then Drew Brees came along and everything changed. And with that change came my first trip to SoCal. […]
I Am The Problem – A Lament
The problem with the world is me. I suppose you are, too, but I cannot change you. Adding more words to the seemingly growing divisions, problems, and injustices of the world also has limited impact. Besides, it does not change me, the problem. I have found myself lamenting more frequently lately. Is this world going […]
Two Excuses Leaders Make For Inaction
I write these words shortly after completing my Bible reading for the day (James 1) where James challenges the readers of his short letter to be doers of the Word (James 1:22 being the oft cited example, “do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says”). This reading got […]
Reflection in Practice: Lessons From The Invitational
A leader worth following is a lifelong learner. Constant personal reflection is one way to engage this pursuit. Any event can be a learning event if you keep your eyes, and brain, open to what is happening. There are always lessons to be learned. Three days ago I completed our Country Club’s “Invitational” tournament, a […]
Can You Teach Old Dogs New Tricks?
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” is one of those statements we’ve heard so much that it just rolls right off the tongue. I must admit it is something I have said about others, and even myself. I guess when you are bald, and in business, you have become an “old dog” at […]