Alan Adler is a nationally recognized executive coach, speaker and author of UpStream and Getting the Fish to Swim to YOU & Keeping Them in YOUR Boat – books for business professionals interested in growing their business. He’s a sought-after speaker on topics of attracting and retaining customers and employees, listening, leadership, social media and networking. Alan has run successful nonprofit and for-profit companies, bringing a unique perspective to his passion; helping people grow their business. Email Alan at alan@alan-adler.com.
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Who’s Listening & How Well?
“Listening is related to influence, such that those who are better listeners are more influential,” says a 2012 Columbia Business School research study, LISTENING AND ORGANIZATIONAL INFLUENCE, CLICK HERE. The … Continue reading
Why EMPLOYERS Don’t (Appear to) CARE…Culture Leadership
Recently, I published a blog titled: “How to Get EMPLOYEES to CARE.” I received several emails from readers who shared experiences and examples of ”employees” who cared, but ”employers” who didn’t. To all who sent emails, thank you for suggesting this … Continue reading
How To Get Employees To CARE… Culture Leadership
How do you get employees to care? Culture Leadership. Recently, my wife and I had a discussion about several negative experiences we’ve had with different companies. In each case, the employees clearly, just … Continue reading
Test Your Entrepreneur Ideas Here — See if They float!
So how do you evaluate whether your entrepreneur ideas for a new business have merit? Most new business ideas are neither great nor new, and the pursuit of unproven business ideas can consume … Continue reading
Cultivating Great Ideas to Solve Business Problems!
Solve business problems by cultivating great ideas! Most small to mid-sized business owners spend more than 98% of the time working in their business and, less than 2% working on their business. This doesn’t leave … Continue reading
Best Practices in Business; Everyone Can Benefit from Using!
Most business people recognize best practices in business as a method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved with other means. Whatever happened to the fundamentals … Continue reading
"A Positive Moment" by Rob Slee!
This blog entry about CHANGE is titled, “A Positive Moment” by my friend, colleague and renowned curmudgeon Rob Slee. I hope that reading this helps you in a positive way, … Continue reading
Attitude and Business Success — The Customer Experience
Does the following remind you of your customers, employees, friends or family? Attitude and business success are universally linked! To offer an outstanding customer experience you need to consider, if not anticipate, … Continue reading
Why StrategyBe4Tactics?
Most small business marketing (as well as mid-sized business) efforts seem to be floundering in today’s post recession market. Many are barely hanging on—just making it week-to-week, while others are … Continue reading
Service Organization Membership is a Struggle… Solutions Will Surprise YOU!
Almost all service organization’s in the U.S. are struggling to attract and retain members. Lions, Kiwanis, Elks and Rotary clubs are experiencing levels of attrition, not seen in years. Yet … Continue reading