RIO: Rhode Island Oddities
Rhode Island is more a state of the mind than state of the Union. The Christmas Tree in the rotunda of the state house died about a week ago. It…
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…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 1/22/18
No average citizens would realize that the US government is “shut down” this morning if the media hadn’t informed them. The mail will be delivered and the air traffic will…
Doom Loop
The doom loop traps you when: you need cash, you’re nervous about the meeting with the prospect because you need cash, you’re ineffective in the meeting because you’re nervous, you…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 4/30/18
“I’ll get back to you.” Have you ever heard that insidious phrase, or used it? It can make you splenetic. Imagine if this morning this space said, “No Monday Morning…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 5/14/18
I’ve always found kids to be incredibly resilient. We tend to underestimate them. When I’ve had to counsel people considering or in the midst of a divorce, I’ve told them…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 5/21/18
Ah, pageantry! I’ve just returned from London where I found the British to be a bit blasĂ© about the Royal Wedding. They’re very supportive, everyone loves Harry and Meghan. But…
The Martial Arts of Language
Folks, I have an ebook in progress called The Martial Arts of Language. It’s $50, and here’s an excerpt: I’ve never heard of you. That because virtually all of my…
What Are You Thinking?
Major league baseball players often place weights on their bats while in the “on deck” circle preparing to go to bat. The philosophy is that the bat will be lighter…
I’m Almost Ashamed to Admit It, But…
When I pet my dogs and they violently shake when I’m done, as though they have a haircut from FrĂ©dĂ©ric Fekkai that I’ve messed up, I take offense. The…