Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 10/26/15
We grow best by building on strengths, not by constantly trying to correct “weaknesses.” That’s the essence of positive psychology. Yet the overwhelming feedback we receive—even when solicited—is about correcting…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 11/02/15
Here in the Northeastern U.S. we have vibrant autumns with the trees a riot of colors. Visitors flock to the region, and we natives never grow tired of the kaleidoscopic…
Get Rich Quick (Or Maybe Not)
I recall the old multi-level marketing (Ponzi Scheme) pitch that went: “I’m making more money part time today than I did in my full time job. Come to our meeting…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 11/16/15
As with all of you reading this, my heart goes out to the French people and the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris (and Beirut and elsewhere). These are…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 11/30/15
Times change. We need to adapt at best and not resist at worst. I remember when Elvis and then the Beatles were going to corrupt youth. On a far more…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 12/21/15
I want to thank you all for joining me here each Monday. I receive more response to this newsletter than any other that I publish. The best of the Holiday…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 12/28/15
In the U.S., we’ve had a record year for high school graduation rates, well over 80 percent. There are many in the education profession concerned that these students are still…
Before and After the Fall (Prelapsarian Fun)
I used the word “prelapsarian” (before the fall of man; Edenic times) this week in my Monday Morning Memo. Sure enough, some clown who received the FREE newsletter writes me…
Embarked at Nuremberg
We’re on the Viking Atla, which will depart Nuremberg tomorrow. Our suite is at the aft of the boat, with a wrap-around balcony, living room, heated bathroom floor and every…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 3/7/16
My 70th birthday party was held last night at the Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center in New York City. I hope you’ll indulge me in some thoughts and advice from…