Impress Me, Impress Me Not
Some people make cogent arguments, using reasoning and contemporary examples, which I have to take seriously and evaluate, sometimes changing my position. Some people give me links and citations, and expect me to work to pursue sources that they believe prove
Primecut Steak House
There's a new steak place in Providence called Primecut, the site of the former Pearl, and it has wonderful food and highly attentive service. With the closing of Providence Prime, the city needs a restaurant like this, and it's a
Guest Column: Lessons in Keynote Speaking
By Robbie Kellman Baxter A little about where I am with my speaking journey…before my book, The Membership Economy: Find Your Superusers, Master the Forever Transaction and Build Recurring Revenue, was published in March 2015, I did only the occasional talk,
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 11/09/15
We haven't heard about "high tech, high touch" for a while (Megatrends by John Naisbitt), but it's truer now than ever. Searching for boosts for my home wireless system on the internet, I was being advised in automated Q&A sites
On Acceptance or Rejection of Feedback
On accepting or rejecting feedback: Is there environmental/empirical evidence that the feedback is accurate and is received from more than two sources? • No: Ignore • Yes: Go to question 2. 2. Is there significant improvement potential that can result from the feedback? • No:
The Controversial Column
Global warming (AKA "climate change) represents to me a large group of people who see capitalism and growth as a threat and are using the environment as an excuse to curb it. The voices are loud, the science is weak
Game On
(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 and I play Frisbee daily if the weather is good.
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 11/02/15
Here in the Northeastern U.S. we have vibrant autumns with the trees a riot of colors. Visitors flock to the region, and we natives never grow tired of the kaleidoscopic sight. We leave the summer's green through the prism of