Spend A Day With Alan and Get A Charitable Tax Deduction
People often come to my home to spend a day to talk in depth about their business and life. Depending on a range of factors, that fee is typically $9,500…
Random Consulting Thoughts
I’ve been looking and listening, gathering material for new projects. Here are some excerpts: 1. Wal•Mart has a new tag line, “Save Money. Live Better.” It is elegant in its…
Social Medea
That’s not a misprint in the title. Medea was best known as an enchantress. As I’m wading through the mostly inane ramblings on Facebook (“I’m hiking,” “Tried a new cat…
Professional Speaking Rules to Break
Reprinted from the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers: Ask the Expert : What “Golden Rules” Can Be Broken? by Alan Weiss The speaking business has changed significantly in the past…
In Case You Were Wondering What I Was Thinking…
• Why does the ice cream store give me a dog sundae with ice cream in a cup and a dog biscuit on top, and also a spoon? • Why…
Preventing Consultant’s “Overwhelm”
Some consultants I coach and mentor (and many I observe) become “overwhelmed.” The are figuratively (or literally?) overcome by being overcome. The don’t know where to start to begin the…
Falling Skies
I love science fiction, so I’m giving the TV show “Falling Skies” a tryout. It’s on its third episode, and I’m liking it. Some time ago, someone introduced me to…
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
To those of you on the social media platforms who think they are cleverly pointing out that a “free” workshop shouldn’t cost $10, let me make a few things clear.…
2012 Financial Regimen
I never give financial advice and I don’t pretend to be a financial expert. But I have worked with thousands of solo practitioners and firm owners, and I have learned…
The Dog Star: It’s A Long Fall Off A High Horse
(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)…