Fort Lee
I've spent a lot of time in Fort Lee, NJ—in my youth because of the great hot dogs at Callahan's and Hiram's (four generations of our families have gone there), and a movie theater and the nearby Palisades Park; and
In Case You Were Wondering What I Was Thinking
• It seems that Facebook is a pretty closed series of tribes, with people who think and act alike being friends. The average age of the place is also getting up there among all users. Yet the stock isn't doing
Guest Column: Is Your Network a Golden Ticket? Using Online Radio for ROI
Is Your Network a Golden Ticket? Using Online Radio for ROI By Kelli Richards I’ve had a lot of opportunity to build great connections and a stellar network throughout my career. Some of the most powerful came from my years at Apple,
DASM: Marriott II
Marriott has not contacted me even though I posted on Twitter and here, but Embassy Suites and Hilton both called this afternoon pursuing the business. Both will have quotes to me shortly.
DASM: Marriott at LA Airport
I've held major events at the LA Airport Marriott over the years. I called today, twice, was automatically placed on hold, and NO ONE answered within 10 minutes. When I called a separate reservations number, the recording says, "We cannot
Alan’s Thought For Today
Did you see where Brazil and India, once part of the three "emerging economies" (with China) that were going to alter the world stage are now part of the "fragile five" which can't really sustain their own growth without unreliable
Vroom
I picked up my first Vette in 40 years from my Bentley dealer today. (That's an '86 Rolls in one of the photos.) I was immediately back into manual shifting without a problem. But the car's electronics are going to
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 1/27/14
January 27, 2014—Issue #227 This week's focus point: Too many people have a default setting that focuses on the negative. They can receive overwhelming praise, but one misplaced and negative voice captures their complete attention. They sacrifice pragmatic excellence in the