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Why does change mean losing something?
I asked the question above to one of my coworkers when they were bemoaning the constant change that has been happening and how so much has been lost. This question stunned them immediately and the retreat began on how changes … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Development
Tagged authenticity, change, coaching, communication, Continuous Learning, Emerson, Fear, HR, Leadership, openness, positivity, sales, Teaching, Trust
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Education attainment as a workforce issue
In my role as the HR Director for a school system, I now have the chance to see firsthand the efforts needed to link education with the skills needed by employers after a student’s graduation. Given the growing reliance on … Continue reading
Posted in HR Practices
Tagged change, community partnerships, Continuous Learning, education, Engagement, HR, Leadership, Standardized testing, Testing, Workforce
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4 ways to tell if your HR department is like Congress
You’ve likely heard the classic line: ‘If the opposite of pro is con, then the opposite of progress must be Congress…” Unfortunately, given the state that we find ourselves in right now, that is quite true. Since the new Congress … Continue reading
Posted in HR Practices
Tagged change, Congress, DoNothing, Engagement, HR, ILSHRM, INSHRM, Leadership, political, Politics, relationships, SHRM, Trust
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A conference shouldn’t end at the convention hall door
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
Posted in HR Practices, Personal Development
Tagged Bradley Galin, change, communication, conference, Continuous Learning, HR, HRCI, HREvolution, HRFL, ILSHRM, INSHRM, LASHRM, MISHRM, OHSHRM, relationships, SHRM, speaking, SPHR, WISHRM
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The risks in progress
Progress always involves risks. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first. - Frederick B. Wilcox Life has a funny way of presenting opportunities. Without taking a risk, so many instances of progress would not occur. Even … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Development
Tagged authenticity, change, Continuous Learning, education, faith, Family, Fear, Progress, risk
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Culture, leadership, and potential
When leading others, it is important to remember that people are greatly influenced by the context within which they live and/or work. Stepping forward to lead requires us to positively influence the culture of the organization so that it enables … Continue reading
Posted in HR Practices, Personal Development
Tagged change, coaching, Culture, Leadership, mentor, potential, relationships, straight talk, Trust
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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
Posted in Personal Development
Tagged Bloomington, Bradley Galin, change, coaching, Engagement, executive coach, Family, Kalamazoo, MBA, Michigan, moving, social media, speaking
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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
Posted in Personal Development
Tagged books, Bradley Galin, care, change, Evernote, MBA, memory, organizing, Personal
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The same, yet different
There are many instances where my Monday lunch plans are the same. Along with the CEO and CFO of my organization, I go to a local bbq place here in Bloomington. It’s always possible to get good food, huge portions (which may … Continue reading
Definitions
There are many instances when how we choose to define something has a tremendous impact on the ultimate outcomes that are achieved. In two different contexts this week, this important fact played a role in events that impact some great people … Continue reading