Author Archives: Bradley Galin

Hail to the Chief

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Bradley Galin

There is something powerful that goes with the playing of Hail to the Chief when the President of the United States enters a room.  While listening to radio coverage of yesterday’s inauguration, the moment that President Obama came onto the platform … Continue reading →

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Clean house! – Clean office! – Clean mind?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Bradley Galin

The holiday period was a productive time for me.  In the days right before Christmas, I cleaned my office and pitched so many old things that some of it pre-dated my arrival at Stone Belt by about a decade – … Continue reading →

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Why I’m bullish on 2013

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Bradley Galin

Forget the crap that is happening in Washington DC right now!  Cliff or no cliff, one must be prepared to deal with things as they come.  I, for one, have lots to look forward to in 2013!  In chronological order: … Continue reading →

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Trust in 2013

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Bradley Galin

As we get ready to celebrate the arrival of 2013, thoughts turn toward resolutions and planning for the New Year.  As you examine your own thoughts and feelings, I urge you to consider one word as something to embrace – … Continue reading →

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It’s meaning, not packaging, that matters!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Bradley Galin

As we plunge headfirst into the holidays, we find many reminders that the meaning of the season goes beyond gifts and material things.  Although that can be difficult for some to grasp (I personally know some wee ones who struggle … Continue reading →

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Technical difficulty resolved!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Bradley Galin

After a month or so of being unable to log-in to the admin side of the blog, the issues have been cleared (and I know a bit more about computer programming) and new posts will resume. One is poised and … Continue reading →

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We Know Next…So can someone tell me?!?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Bradley Galin

As I wrap up my MBA coursework I am getting the question more and more:  “What’s next for you?” My honest answer at this point is a definitive “I do not know.” In honor of this week’s SHRM Leadership Conference (which … Continue reading →

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Even with Technology, it’s still about People

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Bradley Galin

I had the opportunity to attend my first HR Technology Expo two weeks ago in Chicago.  At the suggestion of a colleague, I registered to walk the tradeshow floor which enabled me to speak with the vendors who came to … Continue reading →

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The Importance of History

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Bradley Galin

This weekend I am lucky to gather with much of my extended family as we celebrate the wedding of my cousin Alexandra. We have taken this opportunity to come together and have a family reunion. As frequently happens when families … Continue reading →

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Thinking about risk

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Bradley Galin

My wife and I have been talking about risk lately (although not necessarily labeling it that way).  There are certainly things that are risky when we do them.  Riding a motorcycle without a helmet, letting an untrained 2 year old … Continue reading →

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