Alan C. Fox's Blog, page 26
February 5, 2015
On the Couch Q+A with Dr. Michelle
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Read My Lips Q+A with Bonnie D. Graham
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Red My Lips Q+A with Bonnie D. Graham
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February 3, 2015
Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First
Everyone who has traveled on a commercial airliner surely remembers the words, “In the event of a sudden loss in cabin pressure the oxygen masks will drop in front of you. Put on your own oxygen mask first, before helping your child or those around you.”
That makes sense. How could I possibly help my eight-year-old child, or anyone else, if I am unconscious?
In a relationship each of us is a caretaker. We read books to our children at night so they will learn stories and absorb language skills....
January 27, 2015
Will You Please Do Me a Favor?
How do you respond when a friend asks you for a favor? While this situation may seem quite ordinary, your answer actually says a lot about the level of trust between the two of you.
When asked for a favor, most of us will reply, “It depends on what you want.” After all, an immediate “Yes” seems like signing a blank check on which the other person can fill in whatever amount they like. Despite this possibility, I decided years ago that I would always answer with a smile and say, “Sure. I would...
January 21, 2015
Book Giveaway - Dr. Deb Carlin's "Build the Strength Within"
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January 20, 2015
A Surprise Appearance on the Steve Harvey Show
This past Friday, January 16th, Alan appeared as a surprise guest on The Steve Harvey Show. Watch the clip below to find out what the surprise was!
Alan continued his appearance on the show after the commercial break in an interview with Steve about his new book, People Tools for Business.Check out Part 2 below.
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Avoid the Investment Road to Ruin
When considering an investment, most of us focus on potential profit. After all, profit is what we’re after. But if in our quest for profit we ignore potential loss, we have already put one foot squarely on the investment road to Ruin.
This principle applies equally to an investment in people, but let’s look at the financial context first.
Suppose you have $100,000 to invest. You decide to diversify (generally a good idea) and put $20,000 into each of five stocks.
Four out of your five selection...
January 14, 2015
Book Giveaway - The Leadership Challenge
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January 13, 2015
Seven Tips on How to Make a Great First Impression
The first impression you make endures forever. And if you make a poor first impression you may never have a chance to make another one.
Whether you are dating, applying for a job, or seeing a new potential customer, you can always improve in this area and make not just a good but a great first impression.
Here’s how.
Pay attention. There is very little I like more than a person who concentrates exclusively on me. Similarly, there is very little I like less than meeting someone who looks over my...
