Happy New Year
Happy New Year. Here’s wishing you health, peace, and prosperity in 2023.
The Wrong Bandwagon
I foresee a huge, half-completed, rusting, national infrastructure of electric charging stations and huge power plants that have been supplanted by cheaper, cleaner, hydrogen power. Just sayin’….
The NEW Approach to Strategy for All Businesses
Over two months pre-publication here is Sentient Strategy on Amazon: #16 in Business Sales #67 in Business Development #150 in Strategy & Competition. Buy it now and qualify for tremendous…
A Minute with Alan™ — Credentialling
January 16th, 2023 Show your worth with your presence and intellect.
I Would Never Do That. I Don’t Think.
If someone does something you find offensive or inappropriate, immediately ask yourself if you’ve ever done it (cut someone off on the road, cut a line, lied about an achievement,…
Proof
If you want to prove a point, apply “social proof.” While this can comprise testimonials from others, it’s best to use contemporary (or even historical) examples. For example (!) I…
The Green Zone
I view successful resolutions of issues as being in a range. Picture a pressure gauge. The red zone says you’re in deep trouble. The amber zone tells you you’re approaching…
A Minute with Alan™ — Scarcity Mentality
February 9th, 2023 Stop crying and whining about money.
A Minute with Alan™ — Complexification
February 17th, 2023 Clarify and simplify.
Pick Me! Pick Me!
What happens when award shows are finally solely attractive to the egos which have been nominated for the awards? Well, you lose tens of millions of viewers. Eventually, the self-absorption…