A Minute with Alan® — Predicting the Sports Scandal
February 12th, 2025 Predicting the Sports Scandal.
You Choose Success
Perception is reality. If you think the water is deep, you'll tread water without bothering to see if you can touch the bottom. What's your perception of yourself in the buyer's office? Are you a salesperson, a supplicant begging for business?
A Minute with Alan® — Recency Bias
February 11th, 2025 Recency Bias.
Andy Reid
I watched Andy Reid walk from the bus to the stadium, and he looked dazed, walking with his mouth open and not turning his head. He reminded me of Biden during that horrible debate, staring off into the distance. When
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 2/7/2025
Who says we’re polarized and can’t come together? We’re certainly together on rooting for certain teams, prognosticating about outcomes, and (for many) betting on sporting events. You’re reading this probably the day after the Super Bowl in the US, which
Sports Column
The Super Bowl was a Super Bust. And here’s why: The Eagles were dominant. The Chiefs were unable to protect their quarterback, Kelce was a “no show,” and a four-man rush by the Eagles knocked the Chiefs’ offensive line
Super Bowl Thoughts
Much as I love Clydesdales, my favorite Super Bowl commercial of all time was by FedEx: A caveman had to get something delivered immediately, and handed his package to a Pterodactyl. Before the reptile could take off, it was stepped
Wake Me When It’s Over
Have you encountered people in important jobs (immigration, security, motor vehicles, medical personnel in hospitals) who are stunningly rude? Apart from the occasional "bad day" or a family problem, it's usually because they are bored. (This is the same phenomenon
A Minute with Alan® — Toyota Service
February 7th, 2025 Toyota Service.