Episode 46: The Humility Myth
Humility is NOT a desirable trait for professionals because no customer, client, or consumer screams out for a humble surgeon. You've probably heard advice alluding to the need for humility. Here's why that advice is overrated.
The Best of Alan
From my ad lib collection: Irate woman arguing with me over a book that hadn’t yet arrived: “You know, you remind me of my ex-husband.” Me: “Why am I not surprised you have an ex-husband?” Man introduced to me by someone mentioning all of the
Alan Weiss’s Word of the Week™ – 8/22/18
Today's word: oppugn.
Craps Check
In casinos, there's a bet at the craps tables called colloquially, "craps check." That means you bet against yourself on the first roll if you have a huge positive bet on the table. If you roll craps (2, 3, 12)
Getting Attention
I'll be working at my desk and the dogs come in demanding to be petted. The puppy stands up and claws at my arm, and Bentley simply pushes my chair around until I rub his back. Your customers and prospects aren't
A Black Eye for Black-Eyed Susan’s (Dumb Ass Stupid Management)
The woman taking names at Black Eyed Susan's in Nantucket in the morning (they don't take breakfast reservations) was so rude, so ugly to people, so obnoxious, that we walked away and didn't come back, the first time we've missed
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 8/20/18
The rabbits have returned to Nantucket (many were killed by poison intended to kill ticks). Some mornings they're outside the house, some mornings they're not. I never understood their schedule, since what they munched on was always present. Then my
Each New Day….
We're leaving Nantucket today after two fabulous weeks. Looking forward to going home. I've always believed that you should eagerly anticipate vacations, returns, and your career. Life is too short to dread daily existence,
Perfectionism and Hobbies
If you're a perfectionist, it's hard to have a hobby. Everything would have to be exact, accurate, and precise. There could be no flaws. You'd have to guard against imperfection constantly. In other words, it's just more work and no fun