Have You Found It, Yet?
H.L. Mencken characterized philosophy as "A blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there." That's what I think of every complex consulting approach I've ever encountered. The value of what we do is speed and
Simple (But Not Easy)
Who is your ideal buyer by position or title? What kind of compelling value would generate interest? How do you get that value in front of that buyer?
There Are Errors and There Are Errors
If you're experiencing errors in execution—by omission or commission—build your skills set. If you're experiencing errors in judgment, get a great coach.
How Much Does It Cost to Send Your Kid to Brown?
If the brilliant, politically correct progressives of the esteemed Brown University want to rename Columbus Day "Indigenous People's Day," and remove statures of Columbus for merely following the mores of his day in discovering a new land at great risk,
The Omnivert
You are really not an introvert or an extrovert, but rather you're somewhere on that continuum. The key is to be able to move along it one way or the other as conditions require. There are no perfect personality styles, not
Alan’s Thought for the Day
The people who succeed most aren't those seeking perfection, but rather those who seek excellence and are confident they can correct errors and rebound from setbacks along the way.
Bloviation
I have never listened to a debate on a TV political talk show—or even an interview with a politician—where I have emerged better informed.
A Conveying of Philosophy Via Electronic Avenues of Dissemination
Someone wrote me to tell me they loved my newsletters and wanted to try some of their own. She then asked, "How do you arrange for content creation?" I told her that I sit down and start writing. Do you see what
You Can’t Fix Stupid
A woman writes to tell me she loves my free weekly and monthly newsletters, but she doesn't like my occasional promotional mailings, so she has to unsubscribe. In other words, she feels it's appropriate for me to provide free, high