Easter in New York
My lunch partner, Gabrielle, and the view from our restaurant.
The Dog Star: Roads Well Traveled
(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) Koufax and Buddy Beagle recognize the route to the vet. They
How to Recognize an Outstanding Prospect
He or she: • Clearly has both the budget and authority to use it (or to find it). • Is genuinely interested in improvement and has used external help before. • Answers honestly and directly, without obviously withholding information or being coy. • Smiles,
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 4/05/10
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo®’s mission is to help readers to thrive. April 05, 2010—Issue #29 This week’s focus point: Never assume the other person is somehow damaged, unless they provide evidence to the contrary. Treat everyone as an adult, with legitimate
Reviews
First, the bad news. We watched The Blind Side last night, the film based on the real story of a homeless black teenager brought into the home of an affluent white family in the south. He went on to become a
Happy Holiday
I want to wish everyone for whom it has meaning a Happy Easter and Happy Pesach. These holidays conclude today and tomorrow and I hope you're celebrating with loved ones.
iPad Pandemonium
Launch of iPad at Apple Store opposite Central Park, 4 minutes to go! The crowds just before 9 with major TV crews on hand for iPad launch at Apple Store across from Central Park in New York. New iPhone app in Bergdorf
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 3/29/10
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo®’s mission is to help readers to thrive. March 29, 2010—Issue #28 This week’s focus point: Our efficacy (skills, knowledge, experiences) will help us to use the right language at the right time to persuade and influence others.
Thought Leadership in Consulting
Here is the thinking of the third Shameless Promotion Workshop (Bart Sayle, Victoria Labalme, Andrew Hollo, Alex Goldfayn, representing the US, UK, and Australia) on the manifestations of REAL thought leadership in consulting: • You are able to change others' perspectives. • People