Throwing Stones
The morning newspapers are either extolling President Trump's visit to London, or damning him. It depends on their editorial positions. They're not reporting the news, they're "interpreting" the news to suit their politics. Ron Howard, the esteemed director, is now doing
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 06/03/2019
There have long been adventurers and explorers: La Salle, Earhart, Shackleton, Costeau, Hillary, Fossey. They have introduced us to new worlds, new feats, and new dangers. Today, it's no longer satisfying to read about such exploits, people feel the need to
Just Step Over That Body
If you ever need proof that "bucket lists" are stupid and selfish, just think of those people standing in long lines for hours at the top of Mt. Everest, risking oxygen deprivation and falling, and stepping over dead bodies frozen into
What I Thought Were Obvious Pieces of Advice
• Use a publicity photo that identifies you today, not one from your youth. • An answering system is intended to receive messages, not deliver messages. I don't care what your quote of the day is, or where you are exactly, or your
Because You Can Ride A Bike Doesn’t Mean You Can Fly the Plane
A recent article explained that people who are educated and have experienced success tend to assume they're much smarter than they actually are. Hence, they take on projects and accountabilities which they're really not qualified to undertake. Historically, over 80%
Do You Need the Money That Bad?
Not everyone who calls you and has some money represents good business. "Good" business has to be fulfilling, engage your talents and passions, and be subject to your expertise, not the prospect's arbitrary requirements (which is why RFPs [requests for
Fees Follow Value Until They Don’t
Fees follow value, right? The more value you provide, the more you can charge. But those lines cross, and when your brand, repute, and desirability are sufficient, value follows fees. In other words, people believe they are getting what they pay
Episode 86: Why I Love Italians
How to allow Italy to seep into your blood. The rest of the world can learn a thing or two from Italy.
Alan Weiss’s Word of the Week™ – 05/29/19
Today's word: titivate.