AlansWorld App
We've been informed by Apple that my app is approved and should go live in the next few days. More to come
Scared Money Doesn’t Win
I heard the outstanding sports writer Mike Lupica say this earlier today: Scared money doesn't win. It's a race track term, and it implies that you seldom win by being conservative and afraid to place big bets. The same applies to
What Did You Say?
Everything is about language. If you want to make a better impression, challenge an argument, rebut an objection, recruit support, or express yourself succinctly, you have to be able to use accurate language. On Facebook, some people use profanity, because they
ln Case You Were Wondering What I Was Thinking
• I love the people who visit the hotel's concierge lounge for breakfast in the morning directly from their workout, dripping with sweat and smelling like old socks. They can't be bothered to clean up first, because they're simply blinded
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 10/7/13
October 7, 2013—Issue #211 This week's focus point: I've had this crazy thought that we're living in times that drive us to polarization. We see the phenomenon in politics, in business, in religion, in entertainment (Miley Cyrus is
Maintaining Your Sanity
It's easy to lose perspective when you're a solo practitioner, especially if you've listened to some poor advice along the way. Here are some suggestions for gaining and preserving perspective, and not losing your mind. • Don't mindlessly send out mass
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