Tag Archives: Bradley Galin

The missed value of newness

On a recent Delta flight taking me from Portland to Detroit, I had the opportunity of sitting just in front of a family flying to California.  As the parents were talking to the three kids, they were repeatedly talking about … Continue reading

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A punch of irrelevance

Seeing the destruction in Oklahoma after the devastating tornado brings much to perspective.  While I’ve been preoccupied with selling a house, finishing my job at Stone Belt, and shuttling the kids from one activity to another, it suddenly all seems … Continue reading

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Hiatus over

Yes, it’s been a while since I’ve posted. As mentioned in my last post, there are many changes afoot in our household and as life continues to hurtle forward, I’ve allowed myself to get caught up in things that have … Continue reading

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Three years and it’s done

After a three year journey taking 10 weeks at a time, I have completed my MBA!  I remember when I decided to seriously consider whether I should take the plunge there was still hesitation on whether I should do it … Continue reading

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Next!

I’m fortunate enough that my family tends to like adventure.  Given the Roller Coaster theme of this blog, you can guess that I am not one to shy away from things that are new and exciting.  Well, the entire Galin … Continue reading

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Clean house! – Clean office! – Clean mind?

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

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

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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Why RollerCoaster HR?

Why RollerCoaster HR? Simply put, I am aiming to combine two of my passions – wild thrill rides and the constant challenges that many HR pros (or even amateurs) face. It seems fair that I explain my background a bit … Continue reading

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