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/
Get in There and Work!
It's time we stopped whining about restrictions and other issues beyond our control, and focused on what we can control: remote prospecting and learning and delivery; self-development; creativity and innovation in our field; writing. You get the idea. What can you
Quick Start Guide
When I purchased cars early in my life, there was an owner's manual you could sit down and read in half an hour. Today, they are tomes, with enough legal warnings and details to boggle the mind. It's impossible to
Yes, But Why?
When someone tells you that you've done good work, don't just pat yourself on the back or hang the "smile sheet" on the wall. Ask, "Why do you feel that way?" Once you find that out you'll know exactly what to replicate
I’ve Been Working on the Railroad….
I have a huge Lionel train layout in another house I own about five minutes away, in the carriage house (the main house is rented out). It's therapy for me and I visit several times a week. However, I can't