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Bradley Hartmann

Bradley Hartmann is El Presidente of Red Angle, a Spanish language training firm focused exclusively on the construcción industry. Hartmann has been successful improving Safety, Productivity and Profitability by speaking Spanish on the jobsite. Hartmann lived in Guadalajara, México, during his undergraduate studies and later earned his MBA. Hartmann also teaches Construction Spanish at Purdue University’s Building Construction Management Program. He has authored two books: Spanish Twins: Start Speaking Spanish on the Construction Site with Words You Already Know and Safety Spanish: Simple Spanish Skills for Solving Safety Problems. Hartmann would love to hear your thoughts digitally at [email protected] or at 630.234.7321.

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Immigration Evolution: Common sense from an unlikely source

Ed is a close friend of mine. He’s 33. He’s married with two daughters, ages 7 and 4. He works two jobs. He’s active in his church. He has zero credit card debt. He’s a die-hard...
Nov. 8, 2013
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Why Starbucks and The Container Store are laughing at you

Starbucks and The Container Store think you’re a joke. OK… maybe not you specifically. They think your training program is. Laughable. Maybe that’s why their employees are always...
Oct. 21, 2013
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How Tom Hanks can double your leadership potential

The Love Boat Bosom Buddies Taxi Happy Days Family Ties Splash Bachelor Party The Man with One Red Shoe Volunteers The Money Pit Dragnet Big The ‘Burbs Turner & Hooch Joe ...
Oct. 15, 2013
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You're a chicken: The Evolution of Purdue Safety Spanish

When it comes to learning – you’re a chicken. A free-range chicken, to be more specific. I’m not implying you are frightened. Not a “chicken” in the 8-year-old insult sense of...
Oct. 7, 2013
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The curious case of Mel Tucker: NFL coach, language learner

Mel Tucker is the new Defensive Coordinator for the Chicago Bears. In theory, that’s a good gig. Less so when you consider the Bears have had one of the best defenses in the NFL...
Sept. 25, 2013
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Man up, Funnyman (You too, Funnywoman)

There’s a lot of testosterone on the jobsite. And there’s always plenty of stress. This can be an explosive combination. This is why humor can be so beneficial. It takes the edge...
Sept. 19, 2013
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You and your signage.... Why so angry?

The beautiful curved pavers led me to the front door, past the unbelievable fire pit patio. The product was impressive. The installation even more so. This landscaping company...
Sept. 17, 2013
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Bridging the language gap... without language

When it comes to communication, it pays to think smart. Or rather, thinking smart can keep you from paying…. In reading the book, Inside The Box (favorable review forthcoming...
Sept. 12, 2013