Fredz.
@fredz.xyz
(https://fredboulanger.substack.com) Angel investor fueling bold ideas and daring entrepreneurs. The toughest mountain to climb is the one within. Family man, BBQ is life, and seeker of life’s simple joys. Building legacies, one spark at a time.
#tariff, the usa republicans can't, won't raise income taxes and consumption taxes as this is a big no no, ideologically speaking for that party. The next best thing to raising taxes are tariffs, an indirect taxe to the consumer. Could it be that simple?
March 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#tariff, the usa republicans can't, won't raise income taxes and consumption taxes as this is a big no no, ideologically speaking for that party. The next best thing to raising taxes are tariffs, an indirect taxe to the consumer. Could it be that simple?
Wow!
March 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Wow!
I don't know if this is true, but it's good practice to start if not already.
March 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I don't know if this is true, but it's good practice to start if not already.
Europe, there is nothing to do with the leadership of the USA. I sincerely hope to see EU rise to the occasion here and to come together and act like one for real.
After a clash with President Trump, who has echoed the Kremlin view of the war, President Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to shore up European support. He vowed to use all diplomatic avenues to pursue an end to Ukraine’s war with Russia, but acknowledged there was “a long way to go.”
Zelensky Turns to Diplomacy in a War With ‘a Long Way to Go’
After a startling clash with President Trump, who has echoed the Kremlin view of the war, Ukraine’s leader is trying to shore up European support and smooth over relations with Washington.
www.nytimes.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Europe, there is nothing to do with the leadership of the USA. I sincerely hope to see EU rise to the occasion here and to come together and act like one for real.
Talk about a bad decision.
BREAKING: Long-threatened tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go into effect Tuesday, as will increased levies on China, President Trump confirmed.
Trump confirms Canada, Mexico, China tariffs coming Tuesday
The U.S. will impose tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and an extra 10% on China.
www.axios.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Talk about a bad decision.
Reposted by Fredz.
If you only watch one video today, let it be this one.
And since Little Marco doesn’t want us to remember this, please repost it so others can see what a raging hypocrite he is.
@calltoactivism.bsky.social
And since Little Marco doesn’t want us to remember this, please repost it so others can see what a raging hypocrite he is.
@calltoactivism.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM
If you only watch one video today, let it be this one.
And since Little Marco doesn’t want us to remember this, please repost it so others can see what a raging hypocrite he is.
@calltoactivism.bsky.social
And since Little Marco doesn’t want us to remember this, please repost it so others can see what a raging hypocrite he is.
@calltoactivism.bsky.social
#justsayno to dentist anxiety. Ask for paperplane therapeutic on your next visit!
February 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
#justsayno to dentist anxiety. Ask for paperplane therapeutic on your next visit!
Feeling Like You’re the Only One Who Doesn’t Have It All Figured Out?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to lead alone.
if it resonates, don’t forget to share and subscribe. 🙏
fredboulanger.substack.com/p/why-do-you...
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to lead alone.
if it resonates, don’t forget to share and subscribe. 🙏
fredboulanger.substack.com/p/why-do-you...
Why do you need a peer group more than you think?
or What is the cost of staying where you are?
fredboulanger.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Feeling Like You’re the Only One Who Doesn’t Have It All Figured Out?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to lead alone.
if it resonates, don’t forget to share and subscribe. 🙏
fredboulanger.substack.com/p/why-do-you...
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to lead alone.
if it resonates, don’t forget to share and subscribe. 🙏
fredboulanger.substack.com/p/why-do-you...
What kind of bird are you? Curious? Read on - open.substack.com/pub/fredboul...
#Communication #Leadership
#Communication #Leadership
Are you an Eagle, a Parrot, a Dove, or an Owl?
I have taken my fair share of personality tests searching for the magic formula to crack my own leadership code.
open.substack.com
February 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
What kind of bird are you? Curious? Read on - open.substack.com/pub/fredboul...
#Communication #Leadership
#Communication #Leadership
I have been guilty of that, and not immune to repeating it. I saw it today at work on the world stage.
February 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I have been guilty of that, and not immune to repeating it. I saw it today at work on the world stage.
What do you use to track progress, beyond daily meetings? Here is a simple one IIPA, have a read.
www.linkedin.com/posts/freder...?
www.linkedin.com/posts/freder...?
Frederic Boulanger on LinkedIn: #tariff #teams #leadingothers
This is not a #Tariff post!
Progress tracking should not feel like reading tea leaves. IIPA is a framework that cuts through the noise and helps #teams make…
www.linkedin.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
What do you use to track progress, beyond daily meetings? Here is a simple one IIPA, have a read.
www.linkedin.com/posts/freder...?
www.linkedin.com/posts/freder...?
took me a minute, mexico+canada drink!
So are Vancouver bartenders whipping up a maple syrup and tequila cocktail?
February 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
took me a minute, mexico+canada drink!
les USA ne sont pas dans la même réalité que nous a ce qu'il parait. There is a reality distortion field at work here, it's called my way or the highway.
Le Canada ne peut « rien faire » pour éviter les tarifs, annonce Donald Trump www.lapresse.ca/affaires/eco...
Le Canada ne peut « rien faire » pour éviter les tarifs, annonce Donald Trump www.lapresse.ca/affaires/eco...
Droits de douane de 25 % | Le Canada ne peut « rien faire » pour éviter les tarifs, annonce Donald Trump
Les États-Unis imposeront dès ce samedi des tarifs douaniers de 25 % sur une série de produits canadiens comme l’acier, l’aluminium et les semi-conducteurs. Viendront ensuite des tarifs de 10 % sur le...
www.lapresse.ca
January 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
les USA ne sont pas dans la même réalité que nous a ce qu'il parait. There is a reality distortion field at work here, it's called my way or the highway.
Le Canada ne peut « rien faire » pour éviter les tarifs, annonce Donald Trump www.lapresse.ca/affaires/eco...
Le Canada ne peut « rien faire » pour éviter les tarifs, annonce Donald Trump www.lapresse.ca/affaires/eco...
Those grudges, setbacks, might be holding your back, put them behind open.substack.com/pub/fredboul...
What Would Your Best Friend Say if They Wrote You a letter?
“Acceptance is when you graduate to a different way of looking at the situation.
open.substack.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Those grudges, setbacks, might be holding your back, put them behind open.substack.com/pub/fredboul...
Reposted by Fredz.
The crypto industry eagerly awaited Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Now, it’s reeling after the president and first lady launched a pair of meme coins.
Crypto Thought Trump Would Bring It Legitimacy. Then He Launched a Meme Coin.
Industry players are concerned that the success of the president’s meme coin will undermine the credibility they have worked hard to cultivate.
www.wsj.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The crypto industry eagerly awaited Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Now, it’s reeling after the president and first lady launched a pair of meme coins.
#featurerequest #question how do I exclude topics from my feed posted by folks organization I follow....if post about to be displayed contains blah, then hide it from feed. News wise today was way too many repeats of the same theme and a big downer.
January 21, 2025 at 4:44 AM
#featurerequest #question how do I exclude topics from my feed posted by folks organization I follow....if post about to be displayed contains blah, then hide it from feed. News wise today was way too many repeats of the same theme and a big downer.
At the suggestion of my wife, the whole family went to the #banksy exhibit in Montreal, I highly recommend it. We all loved it for it's provocative tone and face the reality message.
December 28, 2024 at 7:44 PM
At the suggestion of my wife, the whole family went to the #banksy exhibit in Montreal, I highly recommend it. We all loved it for it's provocative tone and face the reality message.
Russia endorses Bitcoin usage for its biz to procure what they need to go around world sanctions. let's say this catches on. Doesn't this fly in the face of Trump/USA need/desire to stay ahead of China because of USA $ decreased influence? #crypto #bitcoin #economy #geopolitics
December 26, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Russia endorses Bitcoin usage for its biz to procure what they need to go around world sanctions. let's say this catches on. Doesn't this fly in the face of Trump/USA need/desire to stay ahead of China because of USA $ decreased influence? #crypto #bitcoin #economy #geopolitics
It's that time of the year, A little bit of reflection and see you in 2025!
open.substack.com/pub/fredboul...
#Reflection #leadership #Personalgrowth
open.substack.com/pub/fredboul...
#Reflection #leadership #Personalgrowth
Is your next year going to happen to YOU, or because of YOU?
The year in review: the good, the bad, and the ugly
open.substack.com
December 17, 2024 at 5:50 PM
It's that time of the year, A little bit of reflection and see you in 2025!
open.substack.com/pub/fredboul...
#Reflection #leadership #Personalgrowth
open.substack.com/pub/fredboul...
#Reflection #leadership #Personalgrowth
'That will never work' - How many times have you heard this in a meeting, where we are supposed to be brainstorming? I know I have. So much in fact, I had to get a grip on it. Here is how I did it open.substack.com/pub/fredboul...
#TeamProductivity #ProductiveDiscussions #DecisionMaking
#TeamProductivity #ProductiveDiscussions #DecisionMaking
What Stage of the Conversation are we at?
You're at Bacon is good for you Co., discussing expansion into the North Pole market.
open.substack.com
December 11, 2024 at 2:42 PM
'That will never work' - How many times have you heard this in a meeting, where we are supposed to be brainstorming? I know I have. So much in fact, I had to get a grip on it. Here is how I did it open.substack.com/pub/fredboul...
#TeamProductivity #ProductiveDiscussions #DecisionMaking
#TeamProductivity #ProductiveDiscussions #DecisionMaking
#spotifywrapped2024 top 13% listener worldwide, and top 2% of Tiesto, top .1% queen of the Stone age...https://open.spotify.com/wrapped/share/share-aa5729ca21bf46cf9c760d7607aafc3a?si=nvKgz5epTumM5qAVXK0hAw&destination=datastories&lang=en
December 5, 2024 at 1:36 AM
#spotifywrapped2024 top 13% listener worldwide, and top 2% of Tiesto, top .1% queen of the Stone age...https://open.spotify.com/wrapped/share/share-aa5729ca21bf46cf9c760d7607aafc3a?si=nvKgz5epTumM5qAVXK0hAw&destination=datastories&lang=en
🎭 When your house is on fire, do you grab your wallet or your family photos?
Leading isn't about putting out every fire. It's about knowing which fires shape your future. The best leaders don't fight fires. They build fireproof systems.
→ bit.ly/3VhuEHJ
#Leadership #Strategy #ProductivityHacks
Leading isn't about putting out every fire. It's about knowing which fires shape your future. The best leaders don't fight fires. They build fireproof systems.
→ bit.ly/3VhuEHJ
#Leadership #Strategy #ProductivityHacks
How Do You Keep Moving Forward When Everything Is on Fire?
I've been thinking about D.J.
bit.ly
December 3, 2024 at 1:51 PM
🎭 When your house is on fire, do you grab your wallet or your family photos?
Leading isn't about putting out every fire. It's about knowing which fires shape your future. The best leaders don't fight fires. They build fireproof systems.
→ bit.ly/3VhuEHJ
#Leadership #Strategy #ProductivityHacks
Leading isn't about putting out every fire. It's about knowing which fires shape your future. The best leaders don't fight fires. They build fireproof systems.
→ bit.ly/3VhuEHJ
#Leadership #Strategy #ProductivityHacks