Tag Archives: Bradley Galin

It’s a classic

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Bradley Galin

When this question was originally posted, I figured it would be an easy one for me to answer. However, as forced reflection is apt to make us do, I found myself considering and reconsidering the answer. Music is an essential … Continue reading →

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It’s all a system

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Bradley Galin

The dilemma that faces me from my own question… What class (in high school, college, or grad school) influences you now in a way that you did not anticipate at the time you originally took the class? There have been … Continue reading →

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Reflections – The question for Week 3

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Bradley Galin

This week’s reflection question again looks to the past to establish a link to the present. What class (in high school, college, or grad school) influences you now in a way that you did not anticipate at the time you … Continue reading →

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For the second week of my reflections series, I am reaching back, way back, to develop the question of this week. So, for this week, my reflection question is: When you were a child, what did you want to do … Continue reading →

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A new series with new questions

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Bradley Galin

Over the next few months on RollerCoasterHR, I am going to write a series based on questions that others may want to explore as well. For me, they will serve to help me further define my personal brand and magnify … Continue reading →

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Are you just visiting?

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Bradley Galin
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So often we take life and the events that we label “ours” for granted. There are moments each day that should be seized and cherished yet we get caught in the busyness that erupts and do not grasp the gifts … Continue reading →

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Finding the pieces

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Bradley Galin
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Right now we have several puzzles going in our house. While the reason we have them going is not important, they have prompted some great discussions and lessons to my children. These are lessons that many adults in positions of … Continue reading →

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That one BIG thing

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Bradley Galin

As 2014 winds down, I find myself looking back on what has been an eventful year. My role as HR Director found me entering into negotiations with labor unions for the first time. All five unions reached agreements (some more … Continue reading →

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Life Less Ordinary

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Bradley Galin

I start this post as I hurdle along at 501 mph in seat 30C over the skies of Ohio on my way to the 2014 SHRM Annual Conference in Orlando.  It occurs to me that I am very fortunate in … Continue reading →

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A conference shouldn’t end at the convention hall door

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Bradley Galin

This post originally appeared on the blog of the Illinois State Council – SHRM as I prepare to be part of the event August 18-20, 2013 in suburban Chicago!  To learn more, click here ——————————————————————————————– “I’m Brad and I’m a … Continue reading →

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