Dumb-Ass Stupid Promotion
In case anyone out there doesn’t think that spammers are stupid and mass emails aren’t complete wastes of time, here is a verbatim communication received a few minutes ago. Aside…
Dig We Must
Con Ed, the huge New York City utility, is constantly digging up ancient pipes and wires underneath Manhattan. In the middle of a million cars they used to prop up…
The Dog Star: Easing Into the Turns
When the dogs and I go for coffee in the mornings, the two of them race out of the bedroom and down the hall. They come to a 90-degree left…
You Don’t Need An Olympic Effort
These athletes at the Olympics are dealing with treacherous hills, dangerous runs, tough competitors, psychological pressure, and so on. In a split second they can forfeit years of tough training…
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 3/3/14
This week’s focus point: Values are starkly different from appearances. The Russians conducted a safe and successful Winter Olympics, and by all indications were gracious hosts. Two weeks later, they…
Hold the Backup
Stop thinking you need validation and, worse, taking the time to provide it whenever you speak. • You don’t demand to see the collegiate records of your dentist, nor the…
Experiential Marketing
We hear a lot about “content marketing,” meaning that the seller provides useful content about the product and/or issues surrounding it. For example, Gillette may offer useful points about shaving…
Dichotomy
There is an interesting dichotomy emerging in terms of human development. There is an upsurge in online platforms meant to provide flexible learning through others’ IP featuring video, audio, and…
Once A Consultant….
I drove over to Bentley because the driver’s side wiper is leaving a large patch of untouched windshield. The service manager grabs two mechanics and they’re all over it with…
Culture
I define “culture” as “that set of beliefs which governs behavior.” Hence, if you want to change the culture, change the beliefs. I have no patience for the statement that…