Odds and Ends Again
On January 23rd I wrote here that Taylor Swift had the worst voice at the Haitian Telethon performance. In my opinion, she can’t sing, has no range, can’t hold a…
How to Walk the Line
Here’s the fine line walked by fine consultants: 1. Don’t assume the client is damaged. But DO validate and verify what you’re told through observed behavior. 2. Don’t get sucked…
Million Dollar Launch
Everything from your office to your ego is included in still another seminal approach by the “rock star of consulting” and thought leader for entrepreneurs, Alan Weiss.
Cancun Journal: October 13
At five this morning we walked out our door under a moonless sky perforated by a million stars. The dogs, dolefully viewing the luggage, knew they weren’t coming. Our driver…
Better Practices
There is a default mindset that promotes “best practices,” both external to the organization and within it. After all, why not try to find the best and then replicate it?…
Building Your Speaking Business in ANY Economy
This is typical Alan Weiss, blunt, candid, and honest, based on his own keynote and training successes!
Stop Trying to Be Right
Your prospect has an issue that’s been of concern for some time. Don’t try to shine by solving it in 20 minutes in the office. You won’t prove how bright…
Confirmation Bias
After a speech once, two women approached me within five minutes of each other. One said that I was “remarkably gender neutral” and used male and female pronouns equally. The…
Flying Solo
This originally appeared on AlansForums.com, but I think it has utility for my larger community: Short and Sweet Okay, so what makes people successful in the solo consulting business? Who…