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A Minute With Alan® — Losing Perspective
NewsApr 14, 2026

A Minute With Alan® — Losing Perspective

Alan Weiss, PhD, uses his "A Minute With Alan" column to warn that professionals often lose perspective amid data overload and day‑to‑day pressures. He argues that an unchecked focus on granular metrics can blind leaders to broader strategic trends. Weiss...

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Let There Be Light
NewsApr 8, 2026

Let There Be Light

NASA’s Artemis II mission delivered striking images of the Moon’s far side, a region the agency prefers to call the “far side” rather than the “dark side.” The agency’s language reflects a scientific precision that contrasts with popular myth. The article...

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Elasticity
NewsApr 7, 2026

Elasticity

The article frames time as an elastic resource that can be stretched through disciplined habits but never created anew. It warns that unchecked “stiffness” – attending meetings out of habit or providing unnecessary background – erodes that elasticity. By asking...

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Monetizing Thought Leadership
NewsApr 1, 2026

Monetizing Thought Leadership

Alan Weiss’s "Monetizing Thought Leadership" program targets seasoned consultants, speakers, and coaches who want to replace tactical advice with an identity shift that commands six‑ and seven‑figure fees. The curriculum covers economics of expertise, positioning as an indispensable authority, and...

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Alan at 80 — Episode #10
NewsMar 27, 2026

Alan at 80 — Episode #10

Alan Weiss, PhD, released Episode #10 of his "Alan at 80" series on March 27, 2026. The post marks the tenth consecutive daily installment in a rapid‑release podcast that began a week earlier. Each episode features Weiss’s commentary on consulting,...

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Raise Your Assertiveness Dramatically in 90 Minutes
NewsMar 25, 2026

Raise Your Assertiveness Dramatically in 90 Minutes

Alan Weiss promotes a 90‑minute live workshop on May 23 that teaches participants how to adopt assertive behavior by shifting underlying self‑worth beliefs. The session, priced at $500, includes role‑playing, language scripts, and case‑study demonstrations. Early registrants (first 15) receive...

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Alan at 80 — Episode #4
NewsMar 19, 2026

Alan at 80 — Episode #4

Alan Weiss, PhD, launched the fourth installment of his "Alan at 80" video series on March 19, 2026, marking a milestone as he approaches his 80th birthday. The series, released daily from March 16 to March 20, features Weiss sharing...

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Oscar Crawl #10: Train Dreams
NewsMar 13, 2026

Oscar Crawl #10: Train Dreams

Train Dreams is a period drama set in early 20th‑century America that follows a solitary lumberjack whose family is killed by a wildfire. The film repeatedly invokes the exploitation of Chinese railroad laborers as a symbolic conscience. Critics praise the...

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Monetizing Thought Leadership, in LA, One Time Only
NewsMar 4, 2026

Monetizing Thought Leadership, in LA, One Time Only

Alan Weiss, a veteran consultant and author, is hosting a one‑time live event in Los Angeles titled “Monetizing Thought Leadership: The Right Attitude for the Right Altitude.” The workshop, scheduled for March 4, 2026, promises strategies for turning expertise into revenue streams, emphasizing...

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A Minute with Alan® — Past, Present, and Future
NewsMar 3, 2026

A Minute with Alan® — Past, Present, and Future

Alan Weiss, PhD, released the latest installment of his "A Minute with Alan®" series titled "Past, Present, and Future" on March 3, 2026. The post continues the daily micro‑column format, offering a concise reflection on business themes across time. It...

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A Minute with Alan® — Character
NewsFeb 17, 2026

A Minute with Alan® — Character

Alan Weiss published a new installment of his "A Minute with Alan®" series titled "Character" on February 17, 2026. The brief entry emphasizes the role of personal character in consulting and leadership. Although the post contains minimal narrative, it is...

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