Brad Rateike: The art of selling a home? Be realistic.
We want to look like we never leave a piece of paper out on a desk, or we wash and put away every dish following every meal.
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Brad Rateike: Succession planning is important in politics
No elected officials are guaranteed a second (or more) term, and the political appointees on their staff are not guaranteed jobs.
Brad Rateike: The business card is still an important job tool
Letting people know you are interested in them matters, and technology is no substitute.
Brad Rateike: Reprieve from politics was short-lived
Though I might have my opinion on who the morning-line favorite will be in the 2024 GOP primary, the horses have not yet been loaded into the gate.
Brad Rateike: Gov’s new initiative encourages local collaboration
Like I said, there is political calm here in Indiana, and our state is in great shape because of it—all things considered.
Brad Rateike: NCAA, hope for Indy 500 give reason to be optimistic
As indicators point to the Indianapolis 500 taking place as scheduled, the pressure is on for Hoosiers to step up and be responsible.
Brad Rateike: Getting older offers opportunity to develop new talent
Promoting and attracting ‘young talent’ is good for organizations to prevent them from becoming stagnant
Brad Rateike: Work-from-home might end superficial judgments
In many ways, the pandemic-induced work-from-home era has substantially decreased the number of superficial judgments that we might or might not intentionally make each day.
Brad Rateike: Exiting gracefully is as important as first impression
Crafting and executing a successful exit plan is less instinctive than trying to make a strong first impression. However … just because it is calculated does not necessarily make it insincere.
Brad Rateike: Let’s add some flexibility into our holiday schedules
Instead of spouses fighting over which side of the family to see, you could have multiple options.
Brad Rateike: To win, candidates must focus on their own brands
Pro tip: Define what you stand for.
Brad Rateike: Holcomb is a no-drama governor getting things done
He has vanquished his political opponent without even throwing a punch.
Brad Rateike: Working at home helps spouses appreciate each other
Over the past few months, many of my friends, both men and women, have made similar comments about finding a new appreciation of the work their spouses do after seeing it up close.
Brad Rateike: I told you so: Working from home is just fine
Will we look upon the physical location where work is being done with the same reverence?
Brad Rateike: Everyone needs a mentor—and a champion
The true champion model is meant to encourage, support and reward authentic virtue, competence and accomplishment.
Brad Rateike: Holcomb speech shows why he’s worthy of second term
There have been a lot of accomplishments, and yet he says there is more to do.
Brad Rateike: Can you teach job candidates to be hungry?
I’ve grown a new appreciation for exposure to diverse, new and different people and activities outside my comfort zone.
Brad Rateike: Lesson in politics—always tip your server
Under normal circumstances, a mistake like that doesn’t have a big blast radius, but this is campaign season.
Brad Rateike: Here’s how a little passion goes a long way
When I meet someone new, I treat that conversation as an informal, internal race to find something I have in common with him/her.
Let’s let presidents at least start with a perfect score
Mistakes have been made on all sides, but the president of the United States of America is the president of every American, whether you like him/her or not. As Americans, we should not only want the president to succeed; we need the president to succeed.