Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 04/18/11
April 18, 2011—Issue #83 This week’s focus point: John Naisbitt wrote about “high tech/high touch” almost 30 year ago, and I believe he was absolutely on target. Technological “mystery” has…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 04/25/11
April 25, 2011—Issue #84 This week’s focus point: Yesterday, the New York Times offered me eight electronic op ed columns. Every one was negative, from politicians “ignoring reality” and high…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 05/02/11
May 5, 2011—Issue #85 This week’s focus point: When buyers are attracted to you, two beneficial dynamics come into play: First, your credibility isn’t an issue; and second, fees are…
I’m Anxious Not To Be Eager
I’ve been observing eagerness. You know, the people who put the tops down on their convertibles when it’s 54 degrees. I’ve driven convertibles since 1992, and I can authoritatively state…
Anything Goes….and Well It Should
Marcus Buckingham, of “find your strengths” fame, has a knack for using outstanding examples. In one such case, he cites Cole Porter as a man of great talent with music…
Looking Around
(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)…
WOLFoundation Adds Board Member
As reported here, I’m an Advisory Board member of WOLF. Here is their latest press release: I am delighted to let you know that Bibi Bakare-Yusuf has agreed to join…
The Fog of Life
I’m looking toward the breakers about 200 yards away. But I can’t see the beach or even the water because of the fog. Last night on the boardwalk at Wildwood…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 08/22/11
August 22, 2011—Issue #101 This week’s focus point: Increasing revenue is a questionable goal, unless it’s accompanied by reducing costs of acquisition and reduced labor intensity. The ideal solution is…
Surrounded By the Sea
There is a bracing breeze here in Nantucket this morning. The flags are flapping in the stiff wind, making cracking sounds above the gulls’ morning screeches. (Everyone flies flags here,…