New York Looks Broken
The Amtrak train from Boston to Providence was late (a 20 minute trip from its origin that took it nearly 30) and no announcement was made. First class was jammed full. At New Rochelle, all power was lost. But, it
Almost Free Teleconference
I'm conducting an hour-long teleconference on Nov. 26 (11 am US Eastern time) on the details and language of gaining conceptual agreement with buyers: objectives, metrics, and value. I'm including questions to ask, phrasing, metaphors, and other techniques. A complimentary
The Dog Star: Anticipation
(The Dog Star is a symbol of power, will, and steadfastness of purpose, and exemplifies the One who has succeeded in bridging the lower and higher consciousness. – Astrological Definition) Bentley looks over his shoulder at turns in the hall or
Truth
When will someone post on Facebook: "I've hated her and never told her, so now I'm finally leaving her and I'm free, free at last!" It would sort of balance out all of these massive public "I love you" notes
Random Observations
• Terrific season openers of "The Good Wife," "Homeland," "Revenge," "Blacklist." • Part of the inferiority complex in Rhode Island manifests itself with drivers who refuse to give you a break if you have to turn across their lane or merge
Hound Hike Award
My wife and I are the primary patrons of the East Greenwich Animal Protection League, and they surprised me at the annual Hound Hike Sunday with this nice award from the stage. If you're interested in an almost-free teleconference on
Whac-A-Mole Redux
Whac-A-Mole is one of my all-time favorite games, and I racked up many a perfect score on the Wildwood, NJ boardwalk before they removed the thing for some dumb video gimmick. Everyone who becomes one of my Master Mentors receives
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 9/30/13
September 30, 2013—Issue #210 This week's focus point: "Breaking Bad" (a brilliant cable series about a soft-spoken high school chemistry teacher who becomes a ruthless drug lord) ended last evening, and I'm writing this well prior to the
He Said, She Said
I find too many consultants involved in the equivalent of schoolyard gossip. They tell me that the buyer is deficient (the person who hired them!) because people are complaining. Or they tell me that there is a total breakdown in