The Drill on the Beach
It's always been a hassle to get a beach umbrella properly secured so that the wind doesn't do away with it. And, of course, strong winds are quite common on the beach. This trip, I visited a hardware store where they
Self Mastery
I've been putting up some photos of our vacation and granddaughters on Facebook, and I've been, I admit, addicted to a quick scan of all these people who've befriended me (I ask no one to be my friend, but I
Stop Overanalyzing
I've had people "interpret" things I've written in a way that has nothing to do with my meaning or intent. One person accused me of writing self-effacing humor as a way of bragging that I'm smarter than everyone else! Say,
Kathy Kingston in Auctioneering Contest
Kathy Kingston is in my coaching community and is probably the best fund-raising auctioneer in the country. Here's a press release she sent out with her next competition: Alan--- thought you'd want to know! Best, Kathy K For Immediate Release Contact: Kathy Kingston 603-235-1196 [email protected] New England
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 7/15/13
July 15, 2013—Issue #199 This week's focus point: The first step in behaving differently is in THINKING differently. What do you believe about yourself and your ability to help others? I'm confident I can help others improve. That's
Jersey Shore 2
Dinner last night at the Broadway Bar, which had great burgers but also surprises like stuffed cabbage. We won more prizes, and I had to call 911 to break up a fist fight on the boardwalk. More cops arrived than
Jersey Shore
Drove over to Point Pleasant and took over what our granddaughters (who will be here later today) call the "red roof house." There is a massive beach volley ball tournament going on outside. We've stocked up on wine, and Peapod
Working Hard
Here is still another laborious group counseling session in a great restaurant in Minneapolis. It's getting harder and harder to do this kind of work. Starting next to me: Libby Wagner, Robbie Baxter, Constance Dierckx, Lisa McLeod, Linda Popky.
Accounting Firm Doubles Size With One Sale
Here are some kind words from old buddy and client Rob Nixon in Australia who just helped one of his clients double his firm size with a $900,000 contract using value based fees: A big thank you to my friend Alan
Jersey Shore
House sitters on the way, dogs prepared to rule the roost, car packed, and we're soon on the way to Point Pleasant, ancestral beach area through four or five generations of both our families. Our daughter and granddaughters will meet