Adventures in Germany
• I returned to enter the meeting room while my partner, Matt, was running the program. A manager in the hall stopped me and said, "That meeting is already in session, are you sure you're in the right place?" I
The Not-So-Super Bowl
What you saw in the Super Bowl yesterday was absolute mediocrity. Two poor quarterback performances, unimaginative play calls, turnovers, just a mess. Yesterday, at least, a half-dozen other teams could have beaten either of the finalists. But the Broncos and Panthers
Crabs
From an infinity pool, I lean over and watch the waves batter the rocks below. The stratigraphy is fascinating, hundreds of crevices and nooks, a combination of cork brown and golf course green. I catch some movement, and I realize that
A Christmas Story
Some mornings I take the dogs for coffee and biscuits to Dunkin' Donuts. The (mostly) women behind the drive-through window are cordial and fun at 6:30 in the morning. They smile, talk to the dogs, are very polite, and are
Holy Smoke
My wife and I are Catholics, Eucharistic Ministers, I'm also a lector, we attend church weekly, and we contribute substantially. I tell you that because I'm about to be critical, and I assume many of you will find this observations
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
The Ideal Career
Someone approached me not long ago and said, "I've figure you out. You only do what you love to do and are great at. And you've built a career around it." That didn't come as a surprise to me, but it
Create Some Perspective
As consultants, we often need to create perspective. That's because if we simply and uncritically compare issues and performance around us, we may find we're on the fast track to the lowest common denominator. The media fill the air with bad
Made My Day
Dear Alan, Thank you for the "Writing on the Wall" videos. They have inspired me to finally take some bold actions. I lost a breast to cancer 5 years ago and it has been quite a journey since then. During that time
Dangerous Driving in Nantucket
If you park in restricted areas, they tow your car, break your bones, and then fine you. My car tops out at 205 MPH, so I paid to use their airborne ramp: © Alan Weiss 2013