April Bertram

Runner, world marathoner 20x, half marathoner, triathlete, mom, cook, entrepreneur, product development director smart buildings

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

The reason why it is so difficult for existing firms to capitalize on disruptive innovations is that their processes and their business model that make them good at the existing business actually make them bad at competing for the disruption.

—Professor Clayton Christensen

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

Leadership 101! Remove the roadblocks!

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

“A man asked his gardener why his plants grew so beautifully.

The gardener said: I don’t force them to grow. I remove what stops them.”

(This may be the best advice for managers)

[Jackson Football @JHSPolarBearsFB]

🏈🐻‍❄️ Polar Bear #S2NIOR5 🏈🐻‍❄️

#19 Cooper Bertram

[Eliud Kipchoge - EGH🇰🇪 @EliudKipchoge]

Rest in peace Kelvin. ❤️

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

@SaraHall3 Boston Marathon 2012. Brutal heat of 89 degrees I believe. Deferrals were offered.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

55 life lessons that I wish I knew years ago:

1 lost money can be found; lost time is lost forever
2 learning to learn, and changing yourself is a superpower
3 you are not your job
4 networking is about giving
5 best teacher is your last mistake
6 good manners as important as good education
7 do not take your health for granted
8 be a better friend and value relationships
9 if you are waiting for a title to lead, you are not ready to lead
10 a sponsor is more important than a mentor
11 a good story is soulful with sprinkling of data
12 stop worrying about what others think of you
13 if you want an easier life, work on harder problems
14 best teachers are life long students
15 imposter syndrome is real, and a good thing
16 fight against a sense of entitlement
17 half the battle is showing up
18 love and cherish your parents by giving them your time
19 success is not accidental
20 the best views are there for those who love the climb
21 lucky people work harder
22 takers may end up with more, but givers sleep better at night
23 memorizing is not learning
24 it is okay to look back, just don’t stare
25 knowing is not acting
26 straight roads do not make great drivers
27 good listeners hear the unsaid
28 be the person that you want to follow
29 do not limit your contribution to a job description
30 take care of your parents - the best gift that you can give yourself
31 customer service is not a department
32 in the long run, the optimists create the future
33 never ruin an apology with excuses
34 salary is for expenses. equity is wealth - do not rent your time.
35 do not take a caring boss, joyful work or steady income for granted
36 as you get older, you love your parents more
37 challenge assumptions, starting with your own
38 we learn more from disagreements
39 best gift you can give yourself is quality time with parents
40 the older you get the less you care about what others think of you
41 be a good person but do not waste time trying to prove it
42 be comfortable with saying ‘I don’t know’ - there are no experts of tomorrow
43 being self-aware is a key to learning and growth; know yourself
44 first, invest in yourself, then help others win
45 if the answer is no, do not say maybe or yes
46 Don’t just translate, write something new and original; write for yourself - writing improves your thinking
47 It’s more important to do the right thing than to win an argument
48 do not buy your children what you never had, teach them what you never knew
49 begin with the end in mind
50 to make progress on your to-do list, you must also keep a to-don’t list
51 leave everything and everyone better than you found them
52 be kind and polite to everyone

53 Here’s how luck finds you:
—Work harder than expected
—Stay teachable
—Give without expecting a get
—Read and write more
—Show up on time
—Focus on your customers
—Develop good manners
—Be humble
—Be kind and generous
—Surround yourself with smarter people

54 The bosses we remember:
—provided us a safe space to grow
—opened career doors
—defended us when we needed it
—recognized and rewarded us
—developed us as leaders
—inspired us to stretch higher
—led by example
—told us our work mattered
—forgave us when we made mistakes
—appreciated high rate of learning

55 The older you get, the more quiet you become. Life humbles you so deeply as you age. You realize how much nonsense you’ve wasted time on.

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

Only 9 more weeks! @berlinmarathon

[Abbott World Marathon Majors @WMMajors]

#MedalMonday

How much longer have you got left to wait until you get yours?

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

A truly amazing experience! Making an incredible comeback to complete the @TokyoMarathon_E, running for an incredible cause #Run4Girls, and earning my 5th @WMMajors star!

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

One more star 🌟 to go! I am so excited to earn my 6th and final star at the @berlinmarathon this fall!!

[Abbott World Marathon Majors @WMMajors]

The Six Star medal. What it's all about.

How many more Stars do you need to complete the set?

[Jackson Football @JHSPolarBearsFB]

Congratulations to our JV Football Team who concluded their season today with a win over Central Catholic and finished the year undefeated. #WeNotMe #GoBears

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

#LIFE

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

It takes courage, optimism, humility and grit to start over. Celebrate small wins.

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

@ValaAfshar This is so cool! Such an easier way to learn!

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

All big ideas start as fragile and powerless ideas, susceptible to indifference, lack of imagination, poor execution, and big egos.

If you are passionate about an idea, be persistent, open-minded and collaborative.

Shared ideas and excellent execution find ways to blossom.

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

Thank you Caamp for spending 7,908 minutes with me this year on @Spotify. You are my #1. #strawberries #SpotifyWrapped https://t.co/kxuIirBwKE

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

My new @WestElm furniture arrived! Thanks James for the great delivery experience. Love my newly updated space!

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

@PaulHSpitz @GovMikeDeWine I had to wear a mask for a month while biking indoors - 45 min or longer. It was definitely challenging. I question the workout intensity of anyone that suggests it’s 1) safe to wear a mask running - especially in high heat & humidity 2) a cop out if you don’t.

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

@PaulHSpitz @GovMikeDeWine Have you ever tried to run 10 miles with a mask on? And I mean really run. Biking is totally different.

[Sathish @BobSatz96]

Join @Fs_events & @BertramApril, #GOJO Industries Inc., #MichaelOConnor, @Medtronic, and #SharonParsons, @Humana on June 24 at 11am EDT to discuss Generating Solutions for Long Term #Success & #Customer Loyalty. #webinar #innovationwebinarweek #innovation https://t.co/KlM69nd0V1

[April Bertram @BertramApril]

@lungukevents Excited to run the London Marathon and represent #TeamBreathe!