Spams, Slams, and Scams
There are crooks all over the world whose firm belief is that you and I are stupid and they are smart. Of course, if they were smarter than the rest of us, they wouldn't have to be crooks. The stereotypical letter
Missiles on the Roof
Alan reports from London, find out what is going to be on a roof near you. [powerpress] and now also on iTunes
London Again V
Concluded the Mentor Summit yesterday, worked on strategy with the Baglioni top management group, and dined last night at the outstanding Scott's in Mayfair, with Stuart Cross and I. Heading home today after some morning meetings. It's interesting that London television
Reflections on the Mentor Summit
This was my first Mentor Summit in Europe. (I conduct these every 9 months of so, free, for all members of my Mentor Community.) We had representation from Germany, U.S., U.K., Ireland, Estonia, Denmark, Belgium, and Switzerland. Some conversations that may
London Again IV
The Ledbury is an excellent restaurant with a young, Australian chef. Stuart chose the tasting menu with matching wines, which was a marathon of courses. Scythia departed around course #14 to be sure not to miss her train home! We finished
London Again III
After the second day of Shameless Promotion, Chad Barr and I dined at Ceccone's in Mayfair, where we had two different kinds of warm octopus, just to start. We then retired to the cigar garden at the Lanesborough Hotel for
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 5/7/12
May 7, 2012—Issue #137 This week’s focus point: When you hold firm opinions and defend your belief system, people who can't debate well often resort to calling you names, typically "arrogant." Don't let it bother you.
Lessons from the Shameless Promotion Workshop in London
• Another person's view will often create better descriptions of our accomplishments than we create for ourselves. • We need to use more drama, be edgier, and be bolder in our promotional conversations and literature. • "War stories" and examples are powerful,
London Again II
I slept for five hours of the six-hour, twenty-minute flight, woke up for breakfast on board and arrived at the Baglioni refreshed at 9 am to find my suite ready for me. I've continued my goofy streak by asking Virgin