Author: Brad Heidemann

  • Voice of the Culture

    “The greatest asset of a company is its people.”  – Jorge Paulo Lemann  Hi Everyone,    Hope you enjoyed the extra time off last week. For my part, I rented a house in the mountains, enjoyed some golf, watched a bunch of movies, and got crushed in Monopoly by my children as they decided that teaming up…

  • 4th of July and Register to Vote!

    “America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination”  — Harry S. Truman  Happy Birthday, America!  The 4th is one of my favorite holidays, second only to Thanksgiving. The birth of our nation, the founding of our republic, and the commencement of a grand experiment in Democracy.   There is a story, often told, that upon exiting…

  • The Present

    One of my favorite books to give is called The Precious Present by Spencer Johnson. Think of the title of the book as a riddle. I had dinner last night with an old friend and we were talking about building relationships with customers. I’ve known some of my customers for years, and many of them…

  • We the People

    “Where there is unity there is always victory.”  – Publilius Syrus Hi Everyone,      Monday was Memorial Day and in my DOB last Friday I shared with you the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. There is a small graveyard on Bainbridge Island and on Monday my children put small American flags on the…

  • Memorial Day & Lincoln on Leadership

    “May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free.” – Sgt. Major Bill Paxton Hi Everyone,    Happy Friday! I figured it’s not a bad idea to remind everyone of what day of the week it is! We are headed into a holiday weekend, Memorial Day. Often considered the start of the summer season for many of…

  • Memorial Day & Lincoln on Leadership

    “May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free.” – Sgt. Major Bill Paxton Hi Everyone,    Happy Friday! I figured it’s not a bad idea to remind everyone of what day of the week it is! We are headed into a holiday weekend, Memorial Day. Often considered the start of the summer season for many of…

  • When was the last time you guys talked?

     “Be well, do good work, and keep in touch”  –  Garrison Keillor  Hi Everyone,  “When is the last time you guys talked?”  I think about my old friends from time to time, I wonder what they are up to and how they are doing. Of course, there is the social media portrait of someone’s life…

  • Practice Makes Perfect

    “The one thing that I know is that you win with good people.” –  Don Shula  Hi Everyone,  I’ve been a bit circumspect and contemplative this week. I am keenly aware that time is marching on even though each day is bleeding into the next. I find myself vacillating between forgetting which day of the week…

  • Practice Makes Perfect

    “The one thing that I know is that you win with good people.”  –  Don Shula  Hi Everyone,  I’ve been a bit circumspect and contemplative this week. I am keenly aware that time is marching on even though each day is bleeding into the next. I find myself vacillating between forgetting which day of the…

  • Gratitude and May Day

    “When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.” –  Anthony Robbins  Hi Everyone,  Depending on where you live in the country, states are easing the stay at home orders. In Washington State they are opening the state parks, some public places and I’ll even be able to play golf. I had this feeling of excitement and joy…