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Bradley Hartmann

Bradley Hartmann is El Presidente of Red Angle (www.redanglespanish.com), 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 2 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 verbally at 630.234.7321.

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5 keys to being a good salesman by Jerry Jones

In 2008 the Dallas Cowboys were the featured team on HBO’s Hard Knocks. Hard Knocks is the reality documentary series that takes you behind the scenes during an NFL training camp...
March 8, 2016
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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...
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...
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.
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.
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.   ...
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...
Sept. 12, 2013