In Case You Were Wondering What I Was Thinking
Every morning I go to my website and click on the menu button that says “Discover Alan.” But my introspection never improves. Everyone tries to spell my name “Allan.” We…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 8/22/16
An “agenda” often refers to the underlying intentions and motives of a person or group. Nothing wrong with that. Unless, of course, that agenda colors ALL discussion, context, and debate.…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 9/19/16
We often overlook motive in our analysis. The police look for motive, means, and opportunity in crimes. We’re not facing crimes as such, although we often build a sleight into…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 12/26/16
I forgot who said this (I’ve seen an early reference in the Gospel of Matthew), but I never forgot it: An act of charity is not defined by how much…
That Sound? It’s the Breakers. No, I’m Not Kidding.
I’ll be on vacation in another week, and I tell people to feel free to call my cell while I’m on the beach. Most are astounded. But I don’t mind…
Dumb Ass Stupid Management in East Greenwich, RI
In the affluent community of East Greenwich, RI, where there are 12 places on Main St. to buy coffee in them morning—including Starbuck’s and the award-winning Main Street Café—the owner…
Trends
Here are 16 trends I predicted at my annual Thought Leadership Conference last week in Palm Beach: 1. A rising, global middle class will tend to curtail warfare as more…
Stealing More Than the Ball
Three UCLA basketball players in China with the team were found guilty of shoplifting and it took the President of the US appealing to the President of China to free…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 12/18/17
One of my clients reminded me last week that I had neglected to place a 2019 meeting on my online calendar! These are exciting times for me. I determine where…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 1/15/18
We live in an age of micro-aggressions and polarization. Don’t say, “You guys,” when there are women present, even though newscasters (including women) do it all the time. If you…