Comments for Contrarian Consulting http://www.contrarianconsulting.com Contrarian Consulting Alan Weiss, Ph.D. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:36:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on The Language of the Sale by Libby Wagner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/NdSPZiD5DJU/ Libby Wagner Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:25:08 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/the-language-of-the-sale/#comment-4107 Alan, even though this is one of the most simple concepts you teach consultants, it's one of the most valuable. I can trace almost every unsuccessful attempt at a proposal to the fact that I went ahead and said "yes" to this request and most often hit a dead end. Alan, even though this is one of the most simple concepts you teach consultants, it’s one of the most valuable. I can trace almost every unsuccessful attempt at a proposal to the fact that I went ahead and said “yes” to this request and most often hit a dead end.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/the-language-of-the-sale/#comment-4107 Comment on Beatles May Become Extinct by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/0rmM_6vifoM/ Alan Weiss Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:59:12 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4106 I've come a long way, baby. I’ve come a long way, baby.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4106 Comment on A Video Testimonial Gone Over To The Dark Side by Rabbi Ginzberg http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/xP1uSaVr7rY/ Rabbi Ginzberg Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:13:10 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/a-video-testimonial-gone-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-4105 Same question! :) come on, share the video version :) Same question! :)

come on, share the video version :)

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/a-video-testimonial-gone-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-4105 Comment on Beatles May Become Extinct by Tim Wilson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/iYl8NePickw/ Tim Wilson Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:04:00 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4104 Alan, When you speak of wine, I’m reminded of a funny (at least I thought it was funny) wine story that you were part of. A couple of years ago you were the keynote at an IMCNE event. During your presentation you made a comment about Thunderbird Wine. I was sitting in the second row, was taken aback that you even knew of its existence, said out loud, “what do you know about Thunderbird?” You didn’t answer you just looked at me with a smile of a young lad who many years ago who participated in right of passage which included imbibing oneself of Thunderbird which was more proximal to kerosene than wine. You had to leave before I could get to you to compare experiences, but I walked away thinking, there’s someone that’s not afraid to try anything once. Alan,

When you speak of wine, I’m reminded of a funny (at least I thought it was funny) wine story that you were part of.

A couple of years ago you were the keynote at an IMCNE event. During your presentation you made a comment about Thunderbird Wine. I was sitting in the second row, was taken aback that you even knew of its existence, said out loud, “what do you know about Thunderbird?” You didn’t answer you just looked at me with a smile of a young lad who many years ago who participated in right of passage which included imbibing oneself of Thunderbird which was more proximal to kerosene than wine.

You had to leave before I could get to you to compare experiences, but I walked away thinking, there’s someone that’s not afraid to try anything once.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4104 Comment on Beatles May Become Extinct by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/8ACGNfnA40Q/ Alan Weiss Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:50:50 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4103 Remember the wine given Pseudolis in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum? He said, "Was one a good year?" Remember the wine given Pseudolis in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum? He said, “Was one a good year?”

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4103 Comment on Beatles May Become Extinct by russ stalters http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/CR75cOHjmzg/ russ stalters Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:31:14 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4102 Great advice Alan. a colleague and I (both in our 50's) were presenting to a younger group of employees and he made reference to a Warren Zevon song that made perfect sense to me. Unfortunately we looked out at the group and only saw blank stares. It was an instant wake up call to make our analogies more generation appropriate. Great advice Alan.

a colleague and I (both in our 50’s) were presenting to a younger group of employees and he made reference to a Warren Zevon song that made perfect sense to me. Unfortunately we looked out at the group and only saw blank stares.

It was an instant wake up call to make our analogies more generation appropriate.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4102 Comment on Beatles May Become Extinct by Alex http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/_2UUxZjMjAk/ Alex Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:11:10 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4077 Beloit College publishes a wonderful "Mindset" list every year that really helps me get a perspective on where the younger generation's heads are at: http://www.beloit.edu/mindset/2013.php There's a pulldown menu at the top where you can pick the year. Beloit College publishes a wonderful “Mindset” list every year that really helps me get a perspective on where the younger generation’s heads are at:

http://www.beloit.edu/mindset/2013.php

There’s a pulldown menu at the top where you can pick the year.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4077 Comment on A Video Testimonial Gone Over To The Dark Side by Libby Wagner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/JVxOQLJ1BYc/ Libby Wagner Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:02:51 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/a-video-testimonial-gone-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-4076 What? No video? What? No video?

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/a-video-testimonial-gone-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-4076 Comment on Talk The Walk by Chad Barr - Alan's Blog Implementer & Moderator http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/z87xlkpnbFU/ Chad Barr - Alan's Blog Implementer & Moderator Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:58:44 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/talk-the-walk/#comment-4075 Thank you Issamar. URL on post#2 is fixed. You know how Alan feels about success, I am the one who brings the perfection :-) Best, Chad Thank you Issamar. URL on post#2 is fixed. You know how Alan feels about success, I am the one who brings the perfection :-)

Best,

Chad

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/talk-the-walk/#comment-4075 Comment on Talk The Walk by Rabbi Ginzberg http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/AqftmAOyIDQ/ Rabbi Ginzberg Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:51:52 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/talk-the-walk/#comment-4074 Psssh, Alan! Baruch Hashem! You should fix the URL in your blog comments so that it hyperlinks properly to your site. (Feel free to delete this once you have done that. if it is "autofill" in your browser, you need to fix it so it stays correct in future post comments as well.) Issamar Ginzberg Psssh, Alan! Baruch Hashem!

You should fix the URL in your blog comments so that it hyperlinks properly to your site. (Feel free to delete this once you have done that. if it is “autofill” in your browser, you need to fix it so it stays correct in future post comments as well.)

Issamar Ginzberg

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/talk-the-walk/#comment-4074 Comment on Beatles May Become Extinct by Tim Wilson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/SDgn3pT76m8/ Tim Wilson Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:33:18 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4073 Alan, Very appropriate and timely advice. I made a similar mistake several years ago when I mentioned the Temptations and Four Tops to a class I was conducting. A few people knew of whom I was speaking but most did not. I couldn’t believe it, who doesn’t know the words to My Girl? left to ask what you were talking about. Alan,

Very appropriate and timely advice. I made a similar mistake several years ago when I mentioned the Temptations and Four Tops to a class I was conducting. A few people knew of whom I was speaking but most did not. I couldn’t believe it, who doesn’t know the words to My Girl? left to ask what you were talking about.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4073 Comment on Alan’s Monday Morning Memo - 3/8/10 by Stuart Atkins http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/BDiIvuvtZUE/ Stuart Atkins Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:33:16 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-3810/#comment-4072 A balance of patience and optimisim is a great reminder to all of us. The stock market is one side of the recovery coin. Since consumer spending represents 70 of the U.S. economy, private sector, long-term job growth is the best leading inidcator of a sustainable recovery. Government injected job growth is artificial and "shovel-ready-short-term." Once the private sector starts hiring, then we will on the recovery road. Six months plus of positive job growth will convince me. Until then, yes, stay positive and provide all the value we can! A balance of patience and optimisim is a great reminder to all of us. The stock market is one side of the recovery coin. Since consumer spending represents 70 of the U.S. economy, private sector, long-term job growth is the best leading inidcator of a sustainable recovery.

Government injected job growth is artificial and “shovel-ready-short-term.” Once the private sector starts hiring, then we will on the recovery road. Six months plus of positive job growth will convince me. Until then, yes, stay positive and provide all the value we can!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-3810/#comment-4072 Comment on Beatles May Become Extinct by Pat Tith http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/O0LCZ6gHeIY/ Pat Tith Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:18:12 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4071 ...or else we will be lost in translation! Couldn't resist that Regards pat …or else we will be lost in translation! Couldn’t resist that

Regards
pat

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/beatles-may-become-extinct/#comment-4071 Comment on Professional Speaking Rules to Break by Philippe Back http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/so0VDSPBB_A/ Philippe Back Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:23:13 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/professional-speaking-rules-to-break/#comment-4070 Amen to that. Alan, you rule and made my practice a much better one, by leaps and bounds. I loved the one on making it a project and not an event. Amen to that.

Alan, you rule and made my practice a much better one, by leaps and bounds.

I loved the one on making it a project and not an event.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/professional-speaking-rules-to-break/#comment-4070 Comment on Professional Speaking Rules to Break by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/tPBdpIwlGL4/ Alan Weiss Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:12:05 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/professional-speaking-rules-to-break/#comment-4069 Thanks! Thanks!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/professional-speaking-rules-to-break/#comment-4069 Comment on Professional Speaking Rules to Break by Jeffrey Summers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/2cNdIcEvtiY/ Jeffrey Summers Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:02:44 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/professional-speaking-rules-to-break/#comment-4068 1. Oh yeah! 2. Definitely! 3. Absolutely! 4. Love it! 5. Great value! 6. Tell me more! 7. Amen! (Just trying to come up with more creative ways to say "Another great post Alan!") 1. Oh yeah!
2. Definitely!
3. Absolutely!
4. Love it!
5. Great value!
6. Tell me more!
7. Amen!

(Just trying to come up with more creative ways to say “Another great post Alan!”)

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/professional-speaking-rules-to-break/#comment-4068 Comment on Talk The Walk by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/CHOVvbYEiUw/ Alan Weiss Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:46:23 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/talk-the-walk/#comment-4066 You are a strategic business rabbi? Baruch adoshem ROI?! You are a strategic business rabbi? Baruch adoshem ROI?!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/talk-the-walk/#comment-4066 Comment on Talk The Walk by Rabbi Ginzberg http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/4MNX3IgDbDA/ Rabbi Ginzberg Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:11:35 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/talk-the-walk/#comment-4065 Nice live podcast.. the applause at the end is well deserved. Good food for thought! Nice live podcast.. the applause at the end is well deserved.

Good food for thought!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/talk-the-walk/#comment-4065 Comment on Three Score and Four by Jeffrey Summers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/EBjua5QWlCU/ Jeffrey Summers Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:30:45 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4064 You're never just talking to yourself! Hope you have an even greater day Alan. You’re never just talking to yourself! Hope you have an even greater day Alan.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4064 Comment on Three Score and Four by Pat Tith http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/prSS_BXKB0s/ Pat Tith Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:16:03 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4063 Here's to many more productive and active years! Looking forward to your big 65 in NYC next year. Given where my husband is in his life, for him everyday is a birthday!! I like that philosophy. Pat Here’s to many more productive and active years! Looking forward to your big 65 in NYC next year.

Given where my husband is in his life, for him everyday is a birthday!! I like that philosophy.

Pat

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4063 Comment on Three Score and Four by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/35UfAVSEQzc/ Alan Weiss Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:53:29 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4062 Let's both hope! Let’s both hope!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4062 Comment on Three Score and Four by Linda Popky http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/iRMe7WeDams/ Linda Popky Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:19:19 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4061 Hi Alan. Happy Birthday! I hope to be even somewhat as productive, proficient, and fit (both personally and professionally) as you are when I'm 64! You are a great role model. Linda Hi Alan. Happy Birthday!

I hope to be even somewhat as productive, proficient, and fit (both personally and professionally) as you are when I’m 64!

You are a great role model.

Linda

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4061 Comment on The Stafford Hotel and St. Paul’s Cathedral in London by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/m7A9UMlN_r0/ Alan Weiss Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:43:45 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/the-stafford-hotel-and-st-paul%e2%80%99s-cathedral-in-london/#comment-4060 For stills a Nikon D40x or my iPhone. For movies, my iPhone with a special app I downloaded. For stills a Nikon D40x or my iPhone. For movies, my iPhone with a special app I downloaded.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/the-stafford-hotel-and-st-paul%e2%80%99s-cathedral-in-london/#comment-4060 Comment on Three Score and Four by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/oHG21f61d4I/ Alan Weiss Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:42:51 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4059 Thanks!!! (Just back from a birthday lunch of cheeseburger and fries, with a Makers Mark manhattan.) Thanks!!! (Just back from a birthday lunch of cheeseburger and fries, with a Makers Mark manhattan.)

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4059 Comment on Three Score and Four by Wayne Botha http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/ol1aPNq1Tl0/ Wayne Botha Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:10:58 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4058 I for one, am extremely grateful that you are around and creating so much value through your writing and communities. Hope there are many more birthdays. I for one, am extremely grateful that you are around and creating so much value through your writing and communities. Hope there are many more birthdays.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4058 Comment on Three Score and Four by Tim Wilson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/qQ_VKK-eeKc/ Tim Wilson Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:14:09 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4057 Happy 64 and may you have many many birthdays. Happy 64 and may you have many many birthdays.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/three-score-and-four/#comment-4057 Comment on The Stafford Hotel and St. Paul’s Cathedral in London by Pat Tith http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/_nBq2ivVQuk/ Pat Tith Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:45:54 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/the-stafford-hotel-and-st-paul%e2%80%99s-cathedral-in-london/#comment-4056 Alan - what camera do you use? Thanks pat Alan - what camera do you use?

Thanks
pat

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/the-stafford-hotel-and-st-paul%e2%80%99s-cathedral-in-london/#comment-4056 Comment on Shamelessly Yours by Jim Cronin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/gV56BFC0jiI/ Jim Cronin Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:22:02 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shamelessly-yours/#comment-4055 well said! well said!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shamelessly-yours/#comment-4055 Comment on Olympic Zen by Pat O'Mallon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/1-xTv71MD-c/ Pat O'Mallon Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:42:54 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4053 If you delete the word "sport" and insert the word "competition" then many of those activities make a bit more sense. Although sex as a sport / competition? Not so sure about that :-) If you delete the word “sport” and insert the word “competition” then many of those activities make a bit more sense. Although sex as a sport / competition? Not so sure about that :-)

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4053 Comment on Prevention (Episode 42) by Jeffrey Summers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/RhfPaXWXX6g/ Jeffrey Summers Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:27:18 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/prevention-episode-42/#comment-4052 Great value differentiation idea Alan! Great value differentiation idea Alan!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/prevention-episode-42/#comment-4052 Comment on Olympic Zen by Jeffrey Summers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/gU_PMIDvnBw/ Jeffrey Summers Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:02:25 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4051 Now that's what I'm talking about! Now that’s what I’m talking about!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4051 Comment on Virgin Atlantic Air Club in London’s Heathrow Airport by Garry Beavis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/uvb5s-l8hmg/ Garry Beavis Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:59:15 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/virgin-atlantic-air-club-in-london%e2%80%99s-heathrow-airport/#comment-4050 Virgin value their customers and know how to look after them. The same can't be said for other more established airlines. V Australia is relatively new in providing international services to and from Australia and in my opinion leaves our our long established carrier in it's wake. Virgin value their customers and know how to look after them. The same can’t be said for other more established airlines. V Australia is relatively new in providing international services to and from Australia and in my opinion leaves our our long established carrier in it’s wake.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/virgin-atlantic-air-club-in-london%e2%80%99s-heathrow-airport/#comment-4050 Comment on Olympic Zen by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/qzpiYpUsWv4/ Alan Weiss Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:47:18 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4049 Sex is a sport only if it's in pairs. The sole performers wouldn't count, with or without music. When poker playing is a sport and poker players are athletes, then computer programmers will be sexy and lawyers will start to leave big tips. That ain't happening. Sex is a sport only if it’s in pairs. The sole performers wouldn’t count, with or without music.

When poker playing is a sport and poker players are athletes, then computer programmers will be sexy and lawyers will start to leave big tips. That ain’t happening.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4049 Comment on Cartoonist Wanted by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/-P-WgRZ0HqQ/ Alan Weiss Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:44:34 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/cartoonist-wanted/#comment-4048 Thanks everyone, but I've already chosen someone. Appreciate your interest and responsiveness. Thanks everyone, but I’ve already chosen someone. Appreciate your interest and responsiveness.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/cartoonist-wanted/#comment-4048 Comment on Olympic Zen by Garry Beavis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/7jd0Px7p7lI/ Garry Beavis Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:53:30 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4047 Poker tournaments are shown on ESPN. Is this a sport - I think not. Yet some consider Chess and hot dog eating contests as 'sports'. Poker tournaments are shown on ESPN. Is this a sport - I think not. Yet some consider Chess and hot dog eating contests as ’sports’.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4047 Comment on Olympic Zen by kim wilkerson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/Iyj7W6iNGIU/ kim wilkerson Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:59:37 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4046 Are you suggesting sex is NOT a sport? (regardless of with or without music. . . ) Are you suggesting sex is NOT a sport?
(regardless of with or without music. . . )

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4046 Comment on Cartoonist Wanted by james http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/ddpKoGRqsYU/ james Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:01:20 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/cartoonist-wanted/#comment-4045 you can take a look at my site to see if it might interest you have hundreds of drawings not posted yet you can take a look at my site to see if it might interest you
have hundreds of drawings not posted yet

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/cartoonist-wanted/#comment-4045 Comment on Olympic Zen by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/RNpAK53c9pA/ Alan Weiss Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:26:40 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4044 Well, that's still sort of like sex. Well, that’s still sort of like sex.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4044 Comment on Olympic Zen by Libby Wagner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/bjqb01MxpUw/ Libby Wagner Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:43:19 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4043 I know you and Stuart Cross are in cahoots about this notion. We discussed exactly this during the breaks of the Canada vs. U.S. hockey game last night, while in England, and he concluded first there was too much subjectivity in the scoring, and then under protest resorted to, "it's set to music," which definitely makes it non-sport-like! I know you and Stuart Cross are in cahoots about this notion. We discussed exactly this during the breaks of the Canada vs. U.S. hockey game last night, while in England, and he concluded first there was too much subjectivity in the scoring, and then under protest resorted to, “it’s set to music,” which definitely makes it non-sport-like!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4043 Comment on Olympic Zen by Mattison Grey http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/iyZr7YSqZo4/ Mattison Grey Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:35:50 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4042 I suppose it could be. :) I suppose it could be. :)

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4042 Comment on Olympic Zen by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/CDGiVmF0OOE/ Alan Weiss Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:24:25 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4041 Then you must consider sex a sport!! Then you must consider sex a sport!!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4041 Comment on Olympic Zen by Mattison Grey http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/5cHiLUXjjUU/ Mattison Grey Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:04:56 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4040 Alan Very interesting observation. I never thought I liked ice dancing, but this Olympics I found it more intriguing than the figure skating. I like all sports, in fact in my Twitter profile I call my self a sports nut. My definition of a sport? A physical activity that has a beginning, middle and an end and some sort of scoring system: a score. Ballet Dancing = no score. Competitive ballet dancing? That does sound intriguing. Alan
Very interesting observation. I never thought I liked ice dancing, but this Olympics I found it more intriguing than the figure skating. I like all sports, in fact in my Twitter profile I call my self a sports nut. My definition of a sport? A physical activity that has a beginning, middle and an end and some sort of scoring system: a score. Ballet Dancing = no score. Competitive ballet dancing? That does sound intriguing.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/olympic-zen/#comment-4040 Comment on Warning on Speakers Bureaus by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/bnUoANU9utE/ Alan Weiss Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:27:51 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/warning-on-speakers-bureaus/#comment-4039 He's not threatening to sue the National Speakers Association for slander! He’s not threatening to sue the National Speakers Association for slander!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/warning-on-speakers-bureaus/#comment-4039 Comment on Shameless Promotion by John Shaver http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/hwL02sOSp5k/ John Shaver Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shameless-promotion-4/#comment-4038 That makes perfect sense. And it definitely works. We all just need to do more of it. Thanks! That makes perfect sense. And it definitely works. We all just need to do more of it.

Thanks!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shameless-promotion-4/#comment-4038 Comment on Shameless Promotion by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/2xJuNvA8B4Y/ Alan Weiss Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:50:44 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shameless-promotion-4/#comment-4037 No: When you're traveling to meet with clients, especially at a distance, tell prospects you're "in the neighborhood" and would like to stop by. The farther away, the more likely they will give you the time. I actually have a sample "in the neighborhood" letter in "Breaking Through Writer's Block." No: When you’re traveling to meet with clients, especially at a distance, tell prospects you’re “in the neighborhood” and would like to stop by. The farther away, the more likely they will give you the time. I actually have a sample “in the neighborhood” letter in “Breaking Through Writer’s Block.”

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shameless-promotion-4/#comment-4037 Comment on Shameless Promotion by John Shaver http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/sJ01OdN5fek/ John Shaver Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:02:32 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shameless-promotion-4/#comment-4036 Alan, regarding "set up meeting with prospects while traveling for clients", can you clarify a little bit? Should we be setting up meetings between our prospects and customers? That works for me but I wanted to be sure that I understood the point. Thanks! Alan, regarding “set up meeting with prospects while traveling for clients”, can you clarify a little bit?

Should we be setting up meetings between our prospects and customers? That works for me but I wanted to be sure that I understood the point.

Thanks!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shameless-promotion-4/#comment-4036 Comment on Alan’s Monday Morning Memo - 2/15/10 by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/BSlhEmaR0y4/ Alan Weiss Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:37:05 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-21510/#comment-4035 Lessons learned fro all of us. "Show me the money" and I'll collaborate. Otherwise, they want something from you for nothing. Lessons learned fro all of us. “Show me the money” and I’ll collaborate. Otherwise, they want something from you for nothing.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-21510/#comment-4035 Comment on Alan’s Monday Morning Memo - 2/15/10 by Sally-Anne Pygall http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/VODCnALpeUA/ Sally-Anne Pygall Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:09:46 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-21510/#comment-4034 In my niavety I 'collaborated' with someone who promptly took my material and has never been in contact again. I have certainly learnt my lesson and in future will only part with information when there is the certainty of work. Thanks Ala. In my niavety I ‘collaborated’ with someone who promptly took my material and has never been in contact again. I have certainly learnt my lesson and in future will only part with information when there is the certainty of work. Thanks Ala.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-21510/#comment-4034 Comment on Shameless Promotion by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/cDSVnz2krZA/ Alan Weiss Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:23:06 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shameless-promotion-4/#comment-4031 Should read "improved." Sorry, heading out of London.... Should read “improved.” Sorry, heading out of London….

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shameless-promotion-4/#comment-4031 Comment on Shameless Promotion by Dave Gardner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/YYciXfUnVRY/ Dave Gardner Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:14:22 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shameless-promotion-4/#comment-4030 Alan...can you provide a bit more insight or input on "Analyzed and approved strategy as appropriate?" Thanks! Alan…can you provide a bit more insight or input on “Analyzed and approved strategy as appropriate?” Thanks!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/shameless-promotion-4/#comment-4030 Comment on Cartoonist Wanted by Dan Gibson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/_EcqfWxzjCQ/ Dan Gibson Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:46:04 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/cartoonist-wanted/#comment-4011 Hi Alan My name is Dan Gibson I'd love to work with you on your dog strips. Have a look at my site. http://www.dailycartoons.com to view some samples of my work. Thanks for your consideration. Dan Hi Alan
My name is Dan Gibson
I’d love to work with you on your dog strips.
Have a look at my site.
http://www.dailycartoons.com
to view some samples of my work.
Thanks for your consideration.

Dan

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/cartoonist-wanted/#comment-4011 Comment on Warning on Speakers Bureaus by Beth Terry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/sp5QLc8OfjY/ Beth Terry Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:07:24 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/warning-on-speakers-bureaus/#comment-3994 Ah yes. He's been spamming AZ, too. I asked him to Remove me from his list. I got another rambling email back. I sent a second one with it in larger type. He sent back a snarky email "Gee... are you with the Jewish mafia also? See further below..." He uses different "employee" names. Sigh. Sent him to spam assassin. Recommend we all do. Thanks for publishing this, Alan. Ah yes. He’s been spamming AZ, too. I asked him to Remove me from his list. I got another rambling email back. I sent a second one with it in larger type. He sent back a snarky email “Gee… are you with the Jewish mafia also? See further below…” He uses different “employee” names. Sigh. Sent him to spam assassin. Recommend we all do. Thanks for publishing this, Alan.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/warning-on-speakers-bureaus/#comment-3994 Comment on Scope Seep by “Scope Seep” or what happens if you give a mouse a cookie | Guerrilla Project Management http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/DvD8LUXJs8Y/ “Scope Seep” or what happens if you give a mouse a cookie | Guerrilla Project Management Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:30:33 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/scope-seep/#comment-3987 [...] Seep is a term coined by Alan Weiss and refers to situation when you, the project manager, not the customer, allow extra features, [...] […] Seep is a term coined by Alan Weiss and refers to situation when you, the project manager, not the customer, allow extra features, […]

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/scope-seep/#comment-3987 Comment on The Dog Star: A Leader’s Lesson by Chris Blackman http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/-Qs3T9BbETw/ Chris Blackman Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:26:26 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/the-dog-star-a-leaders-lesson/#comment-3967 My dog does that too, but I'm convinced it's only because she is checking to make sure the man who feeds her is following. No point getting so far ahead of your supply people you have to wait days to be fed. My dog does that too, but I’m convinced it’s only because she is checking to make sure the man who feeds her is following. No point getting so far ahead of your supply people you have to wait days to be fed.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/the-dog-star-a-leaders-lesson/#comment-3967 Comment on London Redux by Jim Powell http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/kqnvaLSIzBo/ Jim Powell Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:35:51 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/london-redux/#comment-3939 Oh I so agree - the customer service is so bad here, you couldn't make it up - the service in the States was fantastic. Just look what happen to transport in London when it snows ! I'd be shocked if you don't have your meals planned for the trip and you probably have some favourites to re-visit too. I also know un-solicited advice is never high on your list - but if you are stuck for a meal maybe worth visiting the Michelin 2 star Pied a Terre /www.pied-a-terre.co.uk or it's sister that I actually prefer L'Autre www.lautrepied.co.uk BTW - every time I have found a craps table in London - no body is playing on it. Where is the fun in that? Oh I so agree - the customer service is so bad here, you couldn’t make it up - the service in the States was fantastic. Just look what happen to transport in London when it snows !

I’d be shocked if you don’t have your meals planned for the trip and you probably have some favourites to re-visit too. I also know un-solicited advice is never high on your list - but if you are stuck for a meal maybe worth visiting the Michelin 2 star Pied a Terre /www.pied-a-terre.co.uk or it’s sister that I actually prefer L’Autre http://www.lautrepied.co.uk

BTW - every time I have found a craps table in London - no body is playing on it. Where is the fun in that?

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/london-redux/#comment-3939 Comment on London Redux by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/H-wAYxOsg4Q/ Alan Weiss Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:18:41 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/london-redux/#comment-3938 The club is small compared to casinos, but they do have craps and I've played there. Except for a few places, customer service in the UK is pretty awful compared to the States. Most of my colleagues who live here agree. The club is small compared to casinos, but they do have craps and I’ve played there. Except for a few places, customer service in the UK is pretty awful compared to the States. Most of my colleagues who live here agree.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/london-redux/#comment-3938 Comment on London Redux by Jim Powell http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/QVw8jJPLYsk/ Jim Powell Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:05:41 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/london-redux/#comment-3937 Alan, I hope London treats you well, It seem like you are in good hands so far. If you make it to the casino, do let me know if they have a decent craps table, I went to Vegas two weeks ago for a 3 day conference (lsitening only for me)and it's great to pay an enthusiastic game of craps. I'll be surprised if you don't have some good cutomers service stories from you visit here. Alan, I hope London treats you well, It seem like you are in good hands so far.

If you make it to the casino, do let me know if they have a decent craps table, I went to Vegas two weeks ago for a 3 day conference (lsitening only for me)and it’s great to pay an enthusiastic game of craps.

I’ll be surprised if you don’t have some good cutomers service stories from you visit here.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/london-redux/#comment-3937 Comment on Seth Kahan Interviews Alan Weiss by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/q5R0HNURpPY/ Alan Weiss Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:03:52 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/seth-kahan-interviews-alan-weiss/#comment-3934 Glad you liked it. I imagine I had finished my martini and had to leave! Glad you liked it. I imagine I had finished my martini and had to leave!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/seth-kahan-interviews-alan-weiss/#comment-3934 Comment on London Redux by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/5jAIthPsJpc/ Alan Weiss Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:51:29 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/london-redux/#comment-3916 OK by me! OK by me!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/london-redux/#comment-3916 Comment on London Redux by Richard Millington http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/3BtGETZ9ti0/ Richard Millington Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:22:19 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/london-redux/#comment-3906 A Virgin Air express pass is much faster than having an EU passport. You can be waiting for up to 15 minutes with an EU passport, the fast pass is about 3 minutes max. A Virgin Air express pass is much faster than having an EU passport. You can be waiting for up to 15 minutes with an EU passport, the fast pass is about 3 minutes max.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/london-redux/#comment-3906 Comment on Seth Kahan Interviews Alan Weiss by Rabbi Ginzberg http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/dt50jufOXHo/ Rabbi Ginzberg Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:05:08 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/seth-kahan-interviews-alan-weiss/#comment-3888 AlAN, This was simply phenomenal. Truth be told, I was sorely disappointed that your interview wasn't even longer! :) AlAN,

This was simply phenomenal. Truth be told, I was sorely disappointed that your interview wasn’t even longer! :)

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/seth-kahan-interviews-alan-weiss/#comment-3888 Comment on There Are Coaches, and Then There Are Coaches…. by John Felkins http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/pnulvABHDqA/ John Felkins Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:32:15 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/there-are-coaches-and-then-there-are-coaches/#comment-3885 Alan, Hopefully some day you will be successful enough to be more selective about who you work with! Alan,
Hopefully some day you will be successful enough to be more selective about who you work with!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/there-are-coaches-and-then-there-are-coaches/#comment-3885 Comment on About Alan Weiss by Apocryphal Anecdote on Persistence | The Logic of Science http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/Pt4AbV_60k4/ Apocryphal Anecdote on Persistence | The Logic of Science Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:34:00 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/about-alan-weiss/#comment-3862 [...] been reading a book by a well-known and successful consultant Alan Weiss (author of Million Dollar Consulting and about 30 other books), and he had an interesting anecdote [...] […] been reading a book by a well-known and successful consultant Alan Weiss (author of Million Dollar Consulting and about 30 other books), and he had an interesting anecdote […]

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/about-alan-weiss/#comment-3862 Comment on There Are Coaches, and Then There Are Coaches…. by Tim Wilson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/NdkfC0tQ0_Q/ Tim Wilson Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:30:21 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/there-are-coaches-and-then-there-are-coaches/#comment-3861 As usual Alan, you’re right. As usual Alan, you’re right.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/there-are-coaches-and-then-there-are-coaches/#comment-3861 Comment on Alan’s Monday Morning Memo - 2/15/10 by Graham Franklin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/UTJTmlsSDL4/ Graham Franklin Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:59:41 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-21510/#comment-3854 My last collaboration cost me a six figure client. Alan's advice is perfectly valid. Did not fire my collaborator when Alan told me to. My cost, learned my lesson. Listen to those who earn 7 figures. Sit on your ego. My last collaboration cost me a six figure client. Alan’s advice is perfectly valid. Did not fire my collaborator when Alan told me to. My cost, learned my lesson. Listen to those who earn 7 figures. Sit on your ego.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-21510/#comment-3854 Comment on John Weathington Interviews Alan Weiss by Rachael Hampton http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/D_BptHzv8Jo/ Rachael Hampton Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:34:01 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/john-weathington-interviews-alan-weiss/#comment-3853 Really enjoyed the role plays and great advice in this podcast thanks Really enjoyed the role plays and great advice in this podcast thanks

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/john-weathington-interviews-alan-weiss/#comment-3853 Comment on Alan’s Monday Morning Memo - 2/15/10 by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/kz2ukm4mJjI/ Alan Weiss Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:12:48 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-21510/#comment-3852 "Show me the money." Most collaborators want the money in your pocket! A guy, outraged by my view, ended his Monday Morning Memo subscription today because he believes collaboration is everything, a pedestal which cannot be upset. Imagine being so threatened by another view that you run away with your hands over your ears refusing to listen any more?! “Show me the money.” Most collaborators want the money in your pocket!

A guy, outraged by my view, ended his Monday Morning Memo subscription today because he believes collaboration is everything, a pedestal which cannot be upset. Imagine being so threatened by another view that you run away with your hands over your ears refusing to listen any more?!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-21510/#comment-3852 Comment on World Class Dumb Responses and Questions by alex pearson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/xTG9WZZW8V0/ alex pearson Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:28:49 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/world-class-dumb-responses-and-questions/#comment-3851 I thought the last one was rather smart. I thought the last one was rather smart.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/world-class-dumb-responses-and-questions/#comment-3851 Comment on Alan’s Monday Morning Memo - 2/15/10 by Lisa Earle McLeod http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/8s-YXs-gZRs/ Lisa Earle McLeod Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:11:29 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-21510/#comment-3850 Busted. Tossing around ideas for collaboration feels like work, but it's not. It's kind of like talking about working our versus actually doing it. Thanks for the reminder. I have a new book out, The Triangle of Truth, and I have people coming out of the woodwork for potential "collaboration". Now I've got a great answer. Lisa Earle McLeod www.TriangleofTruth.com Busted.

Tossing around ideas for collaboration feels like work, but it’s not.

It’s kind of like talking about working our versus actually doing it.

Thanks for the reminder. I have a new book out, The Triangle of Truth, and I have people coming out of the woodwork for potential “collaboration”.

Now I’ve got a great answer.

Lisa Earle McLeod
http://www.TriangleofTruth.com

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alan%e2%80%99s-monday-morning-memo-21510/#comment-3850 Comment on John Weathington Interviews Alan Weiss by Dennis Snow http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/MPAJ9mOozqw/ Dennis Snow Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:16:16 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/john-weathington-interviews-alan-weiss/#comment-3847 Alan, great advice, and great job with the role plays. With sometimes vague (and often conflicting)comments from the "clients," you showed how a pro handles the conversation. Your comments following each role play were also very helpful. Alan, great advice, and great job with the role plays. With sometimes vague (and often conflicting)comments from the “clients,” you showed how a pro handles the conversation.

Your comments following each role play were also very helpful.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/john-weathington-interviews-alan-weiss/#comment-3847 Comment on Toyota, the Weather, and Alan’s Rant by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/J-66zqf1ZXs/ Alan Weiss Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:11:42 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3841 Talk about NOT being paid for performance.... Talk about NOT being paid for performance….

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3841 Comment on Toyota, the Weather, and Alan’s Rant by Mere http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/w4vLYeVOtC4/ Mere Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:22:38 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3840 Opposite here in Dallas - the weather forecasters said 1-3 inches and we received 12.5! Opposite here in Dallas - the weather forecasters said 1-3 inches and we received 12.5!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3840 Comment on Toyota, the Weather, and Alan’s Rant by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/bEBfG2FzmhM/ Alan Weiss Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:09:51 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3837 What rights? I'm glad you caught that! What rights? I’m glad you caught that!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3837 Comment on Toyota, the Weather, and Alan’s Rant by John Shaver http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/xLCNcZg1Qoo/ John Shaver Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:50:51 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3836 Thanks for the rights. I'll try to use them wisely! Thanks for the rights. I’ll try to use them wisely!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3836 Comment on Toyota, the Weather, and Alan’s Rant by lkutner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/wbnzEccVH7A/ lkutner Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:40:02 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3835 I worked for several years at a TV station in Minneapolis, where weather reporting is taken very seriously. The weather department had a staff of about seven meteorologists, including one who had a Ph.D. in that field. Their weather center contained the latest in doppler radar, satellite imaging, remote sensing and so forth. What I loved to watch was how, when a big storm hit town, they all left the electronic gizmos and immediately ran to the window to have a look! I worked for several years at a TV station in Minneapolis, where weather reporting is taken very seriously. The weather department had a staff of about seven meteorologists, including one who had a Ph.D. in that field. Their weather center contained the latest in doppler radar, satellite imaging, remote sensing and so forth. What I loved to watch was how, when a big storm hit town, they all left the electronic gizmos and immediately ran to the window to have a look!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3835 Comment on Toyota, the Weather, and Alan’s Rant by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/jsQf4BUPOl8/ Alan Weiss Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:21:08 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3834 The original Today show on NBC in the 50s was hosted by Dave Garroway, who had an actual chimp as a sidekick, the quite famous J. Fred Muggs. I kid you not. The original Today show on NBC in the 50s was hosted by Dave Garroway, who had an actual chimp as a sidekick, the quite famous J. Fred Muggs. I kid you not.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3834 Comment on Toyota, the Weather, and Alan’s Rant by Garry Beavis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/vhsmeWr2H-k/ Garry Beavis Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:45:38 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3833 News broadcasters and TV weather people the world over have an unwarranted dose of self-importance and highly inflated ego's. And all obvioulsy overpaid. For goodness sake they should just be presenting the news, not creating it or dramatizing it. I would rather watch the news being read by a chimp than listen to the dramatics of news readers or to be told to 'rug up' tomorrow because there 'might' be a cold snap! News broadcasters and TV weather people the world over have an unwarranted dose of self-importance and highly inflated ego’s. And all obvioulsy overpaid. For goodness sake they should just be presenting the news, not creating it or dramatizing it. I would rather watch the news being read by a chimp than listen to the dramatics of news readers or to be told to ‘rug up’ tomorrow because there ‘might’ be a cold snap!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/toyota-the-weather-and-alans-rant/#comment-3833 Comment on World Class Dumb Responses and Questions by Philippe Back http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/n9lzHpOOvWo/ Philippe Back Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:30:42 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/world-class-dumb-responses-and-questions/#comment-3832 Very nice. Loved the "one" shrimp cocktail :-) Very nice. Loved the “one” shrimp cocktail :-)

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/world-class-dumb-responses-and-questions/#comment-3832 Comment on Wall Street Journal Misses the Boat by Tim Wilson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/r3A3kdPCAOM/ Tim Wilson Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:07:52 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/wall-street-journal-misses-the-boat/#comment-3829 Alan, After reading your comments I had to read the article to see what it had to say. After completing it I understood why you laughed out loud. If you want some additional entertainment read some of the comments on the article a number of them are really funny. The only one that had any merit was from John Felkins if I had to guess is someone who has attended your mentoring program. Tim Alan,

After reading your comments I had to read the article to see what it had to say. After completing it I understood why you laughed out loud.

If you want some additional entertainment read some of the comments on the article a number of them are really funny. The only one that had any merit was from John Felkins if I had to guess is someone who has attended your mentoring program.

Tim

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/wall-street-journal-misses-the-boat/#comment-3829 Comment on Wall Street Journal Misses the Boat by Lisa Nirell http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/ejJE8mBdZYA/ Lisa Nirell Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:38:00 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/wall-street-journal-misses-the-boat/#comment-3828 It must have been a slow day at the WSJ reporters' offices... It must have been a slow day at the WSJ reporters’ offices…

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/wall-street-journal-misses-the-boat/#comment-3828 Comment on Odds and Ends Again by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/DdvvhfeLW7c/ Alan Weiss Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:42:52 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/odds-and-ends-again/#comment-3826 It's boring because it's so predictable until the final two minutes, during which they call times out and deliberately foul. It's become a dumb game, no finesse, brute strength. Might as well watch cage fighting, where the IQs are higher and no one has guns in the locker room. It’s boring because it’s so predictable until the final two minutes, during which they call times out and deliberately foul. It’s become a dumb game, no finesse, brute strength. Might as well watch cage fighting, where the IQs are higher and no one has guns in the locker room.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/odds-and-ends-again/#comment-3826 Comment on Odds and Ends Again by Richard Martin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/s6_KybS6Tew/ Richard Martin Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:38:14 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/odds-and-ends-again/#comment-3825 Holy cow! Are you in shape this morning or what? Did you eat extra Wheeties? As for pro B-ball, it's boring because they're giants on a small surface. It's as if football were played on a hockey rink and hockey were played on a b-ball court. Rich Holy cow! Are you in shape this morning or what? Did you eat extra Wheeties?

As for pro B-ball, it’s boring because they’re giants on a small surface. It’s as if football were played on a hockey rink and hockey were played on a b-ball court.

Rich

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/odds-and-ends-again/#comment-3825 Comment on Odds and Ends Again by Dave Gardner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/1N8lt0Q0ktE/ Dave Gardner Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:46:34 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/odds-and-ends-again/#comment-3824 Great post. While I see pro basketball only on the news, I thought perhaps the rules had changed. When I grew up, there was a prohibition against "traveling." Now traveling is routine and no longer results in a turnover. I could have made more baskets if I never had to dribble. Great post. While I see pro basketball only on the news, I thought perhaps the rules had changed. When I grew up, there was a prohibition against “traveling.” Now traveling is routine and no longer results in a turnover. I could have made more baskets if I never had to dribble.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/odds-and-ends-again/#comment-3824 Comment on Some Simple Lists by John Felkins http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/BZoHXfqOOnM/ John Felkins Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:12:20 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/some-simple-lists/#comment-3821 Thanks Alan! Where else can you get the blue print for consulting success in one blog post?! Thanks Alan! Where else can you get the blue print for consulting success in one blog post?!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/some-simple-lists/#comment-3821 Comment on Thrive! Chapter 4 by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/nvglG9aZ9b8/ Alan Weiss Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:13:29 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/thrive-chapter-4/#comment-3819 I agree. A great many average (or less) looking people think of themselves as wonderful to be around. And if that's what they think, they're right. I agree. A great many average (or less) looking people think of themselves as wonderful to be around. And if that’s what they think, they’re right.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/thrive-chapter-4/#comment-3819 Comment on Stiletto Questions by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/XUB7YIzt59w/ Alan Weiss Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:11:35 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/stiletto-questions/#comment-3818 Vote early and often! Vote early and often!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/stiletto-questions/#comment-3818 Comment on Thrive! Chapter 4 by Curtis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/UANktuVYhb8/ Curtis Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:34:13 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/thrive-chapter-4/#comment-3817 Just curious. He just had an interesting take on dealing with poor self image. Maltz was a plastic surgeon who noticed that often times drastic cosmetic changes had little to no effect patients their self-image. They continued to see themselves as having too big a nose, too large of ears and that people were still laughing at them, etc. The overlying message was that you have to 'see' yourself doing something 'in the theater of your mind' first before you could ever pull it off in real life. If you can't imagine yourself one day being a successful independent consultant or if you can't see yourself quoting a client $75,000 for a project then you never will be. Just curious. He just had an interesting take on dealing with poor self image.

Maltz was a plastic surgeon who noticed that often times drastic cosmetic changes had little to no effect patients their self-image. They continued to see themselves as having too big a nose, too large of ears and that people were still laughing at them, etc.

The overlying message was that you have to ’see’ yourself doing something ‘in the theater of your mind’ first before you could ever pull it off in real life.

If you can’t imagine yourself one day being a successful independent consultant or if you can’t see yourself quoting a client $75,000 for a project then you never will be.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/thrive-chapter-4/#comment-3817 Comment on Stiletto Questions by Peter Gold http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/NAqHa5QB7Fk/ Peter Gold Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:19:57 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/stiletto-questions/#comment-3816 Alan Great post; now I know why I need to be here more often! Peter Alan

Great post; now I know why I need to be here more often!

Peter

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/stiletto-questions/#comment-3816 Comment on Thrive! Chapter 4 by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/9R5ivL795LU/ Alan Weiss Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:03:35 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/thrive-chapter-4/#comment-3815 No, I haven't, sorry. No, I haven’t, sorry.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/thrive-chapter-4/#comment-3815 Comment on Thrive! Chapter 4 by Curtis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/CeqOCEOkXm4/ Curtis Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:52:07 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/thrive-chapter-4/#comment-3814 Alan, Have you ever read Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz. If so, what did you think? Alan,
Have you ever read Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz. If so, what did you think?

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/thrive-chapter-4/#comment-3814 Comment on Line of the Week by Mark Cioni http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/QodWYPL4F8I/ Mark Cioni Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:26:41 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/line-of-the-week/#comment-3810 Shameless Promotion graduate? Shameless Promotion graduate?

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/line-of-the-week/#comment-3810 Comment on Alanism - The evolving collection of Alan’s Apothegms. by Chad Barr - Alan's Blog Implementer & Moderator http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/XIlt-R4URmI/ Chad Barr - Alan's Blog Implementer & Moderator Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:14:14 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alanism-the-evolving-collection-of-alan%e2%80%99s-apothegms/#comment-3809 Thanks Graham. I know I am since I am quoting Alan :-) Thanks Graham. I know I am since I am quoting Alan :-)

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alanism-the-evolving-collection-of-alan%e2%80%99s-apothegms/#comment-3809 Comment on Alanism - The evolving collection of Alan’s Apothegms. by Graham Franklinj http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/wXmaEXrRlQY/ Graham Franklinj Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:04:19 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alanism-the-evolving-collection-of-alan%e2%80%99s-apothegms/#comment-3808 Chad you are absolutely spot on Chad you are absolutely spot on

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alanism-the-evolving-collection-of-alan%e2%80%99s-apothegms/#comment-3808 Comment on Line of the Week by Ed Poll http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/rWEPwKuce7U/ Ed Poll Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:07:07 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/line-of-the-week/#comment-3807 Fabulous comeback! Quick and devastatingly clever. Fabulous comeback! Quick and devastatingly clever.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/line-of-the-week/#comment-3807 Comment on Alanism - The evolving collection of Alan’s Apothegms. by Chad Barr - Alan's Blog Implementer & Moderator http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/_t0Ey3RAbs8/ Chad Barr - Alan's Blog Implementer & Moderator Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:09:17 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alanism-the-evolving-collection-of-alan%e2%80%99s-apothegms/#comment-3806 Academia is the HR department of life. Academia is the HR department of life.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/alanism-the-evolving-collection-of-alan%e2%80%99s-apothegms/#comment-3806 Comment on Dash (Episode 41) by Alan Weiss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/1kmD7xLlz3w/ Alan Weiss Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:57:00 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/dash-episode-41/#comment-3805 If I didn't get them assistants, they were threatening to bring in a union. If I didn’t get them assistants, they were threatening to bring in a union.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/dash-episode-41/#comment-3805 Comment on Line of the Week by Graham Franklinj http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/w6Cn11uVD-A/ Graham Franklinj Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:54:47 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/line-of-the-week/#comment-3804 As I said we do have some good customer service and sales ability in London As I said we do have some good customer service and sales ability in London

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/line-of-the-week/#comment-3804 Comment on Dash (Episode 41) by Dave Gardner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/SoknBPJxwq4/ Dave Gardner Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:19:00 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/dash-episode-41/#comment-3803 Koufax and Bud E. Beagle have assistants now? Fantastic! Wonderful insights. Koufax and Bud E. Beagle have assistants now? Fantastic! Wonderful insights.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/dash-episode-41/#comment-3803 Comment on Dash (Episode 41) by John Felkins http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/Sfa2NPEXiQs/ John Felkins Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:05:53 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/dash-episode-41/#comment-3802 "If a German Shepherd can do that so can you." If that doesn't motivate, I don't know what will. Great video Alan. Thanks for the reminders. “If a German Shepherd can do that so can you.” If that doesn’t motivate, I don’t know what will. Great video Alan. Thanks for the reminders.

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/dash-episode-41/#comment-3802 Comment on Line of the Week by Mere http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForContrarianConsulting/~3/CINJWK0yLU4/ Mere Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:34:31 +0000 http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/line-of-the-week/#comment-3801 Ha! I love it! Ha! I love it!

]]> http://www.contrarianconsulting.com/line-of-the-week/#comment-3801