Allan’s Blog
Simple Pleasures.
I’m hardly a creature of habit, but there are those things I often revisit that serve as a reminder to me that perhaps I should make a habit of paying more attention. Simple things, like grapefruits and sunsets. I remember many years ago as a …
Fear. What Are We Afraid Of?
Last week I was discussing an upcoming speaking engagement with a client when the topic transitioned to my presentation and how I could help my client with my speech to my real-life experiences on the road. The topic quickly folded into a subject that most …
Everything Must Change…20 Reasons Why Change Is Good.
Why is it that so many of us have difficulty in dealing with change? Change comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and flavors. Whether your job has been eliminated, a competitor just outflanked you with a new product, you’ve had a personal loss or …
The World Or Your Own Backyard?
As I wandered the global and searched for meaning and truth, I cast the lens of my cameras on sights that inspired, motivated or provoked thought. With more than 50,000 photographs, you can imagine how tough it is to just share a few. So I’ve …
Can Social Media Be A Bridge To Real Meaningful Relationships?
Last week I attended the NSA (National Speakers Association) national conference in Anaheim. This was the second consecutive year I attended the event and though this year’s program was much different, I came out of the conference energized and excited. As I mentioned last year, …
The Most Precious Gift
Those who know me well have heard me say this time and time and again. The most precious gift you can give anyone is your time. Likewise, time is the most precious thing someone can give you. Simple, right? Yet sometimes the idea and value …
If Price Is All You Can Sell, Your Value Will Spiral Down the Abyss
Last night over a good glass of wine, food and a dose of marketing and sales brainstorming with a client and friend the conversation headed down the road of fees, costs and pricing. My client has been battling a sales force already battered down by …
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