Reading in Line
As much as I detest waiting, it's often unavoidable. I always read. With an iPhone or iPad it's simple and reduces the frustration of waiting. And I don't read business books, which are among those that I get the least
Stop Right There
The way to stop bad behavior is to confront it on the spot. Any delay, any passivity, simply enables the behavior and emboldens the individual. This is especially true with passive/aggressive behavior, condescension, and disrespect. There is some discomfort in confrontation,
Wait, I Just Heard A Good Idea
When you're coaching others you'll often develop responses in the moment that are actually appropriate on many occasions. Make note of them while you're talking (it will appear as if you're simply taking notes). Don't keep reinventing the intellectual wheel.
The Coming Business Renaissance
I'm an optimist, and I think bright times are ahead. Consider me Paul Revere and not Chicken Little. I'd like to share with you why I feel this way and, much more importantly, how you can grow professionally and personally
Un-normality
I'm trained to look for distinctions, and I'm always curious as to why, even in these bizarre times, some individuals and businesses do so much better than others. We can point to broad generalities, such as "leadership" or "customer loyalty,"
A Business Boom Is Coming
Are you starting to received requests, referrals, and/or inquiries from clients and prospects? The vaccines are being administered, more stimulus was approved (and still more will now come with a Democratic Congress), and people are eager to personally and professionally
Au Revoir and Bienvenu
A lot of people are thinking, "Thank God 2020 is over!!" And, indeed, one metaphor is to shut that door and move on. But crises are also crucibles. They allow the strong to become stronger, to learn new approaches, to create
Please Pass the Fork
People often arrive at the metaphoric fork in the road. Many feel they can just keep charging straight ahead rather than stop to analyze which of the actual routes makes more sense in order to reach their goals. Sometimes they
There May Be No Such Thing As A Free Lunch, But There Is A Free Dinner
We're trying to support every business that we can, especially locally. Last night, after dinner at a restaurant we frequent at least weekly, the manager said, "It's okay, dinner is on me." I left a tip for the staff, and
Join Me for High Impact Writing
Book, blog, newsletter, report, proposal, email, collateral, promotion: Writing is your most common, effective growth device. Why not become masterful? https://alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/write-with-impact-speed-success/