Standing Out In A Crowd
In a recent episode of the addictive cable show, "The Boss," the star, Kelsey Grammar, demanded an aide remove all the Oxford commas from a speech transcript. The aide diligently accepted, and then investigated just what the heck an Oxford
The Edge
If you're writing, speaking, recording, or otherwise marketing in some form and not causing your ideal target buyer to sit up and say, "Wow, that's terrific—and very different," then stop all that and reevaluate your approach. To stand out in a
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 9/10/12
September 10, 2012—Issue #155 This week's focus point: No organization succeeds without top-line growth, whether a Fortune 500, a solo practice, a non-profit, or an educational institution. Unless you're creating more business, more excitement, and more visibility for
“To Do” Lists Don’t Do It
I coach a lot of people who are bright, high energy, and successful, but who aren't operating at anywhere near peak performance because they manage their time inefficiently. I've come to realize that the more they try to organize, the
The (Very) Best Man
Last night we had house seats courtesy of buddy Kim Wilkerson to "Gore Vidal's The Best Man." What a wonderful recovery from the drudging "Once" the night prior. Although the work is 50 years old, watching this play about a nominating
Common Sense Consulting™ Workshop in New York
Our full house begins the day. We had to handle the overflow on a second day.
Once Is Not Nearly Enough
We saw "Once" last night on Broadway, the musical that won 8 Tonys. It's a bore. The dozen people on stage are hugely talented, all of whom played primarily stringed instruments and sang well. There's a clever opening, where the audience
Guest Column: If They Can Sell Pet Rocks Why Can’t You Sell Your Business For What It’s Worth?
John Martinka is a graduate of the Million Dollar Consulting® College and an expert in small business growth, valuation, and exit strategies. If they can sell pet rocks why can’t you sell your business for what you want? “The Economy Stole My Retirement,”