Alan Weiss is one of the most recognized independent management consultants in the United States and a prolific author whose work has shaped the modern consulting profession. Born on March 3, 1946, in Union City, New Jersey, Weiss earned degrees from Rutgers University and Montclair State University before obtaining a PhD in Organizational Psychology. After early career stints at Prudential Insurance and the prestigious Princeton-based firm Kepner-Tregoe — where he managed divisions across Asia, Latin America, and North America — he founded Summit Consulting Group in 1985. His client roster has included Fortune 500 giants such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, JP Morgan Chase, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota, establishing him as a trusted advisor at the highest levels of American business.
Weiss is best known for his landmark book Million Dollar Consulting (McGraw-Hill), now in its fifth edition and translated into 12 languages, which has become the definitive guide for independent consultants seeking to build high-value practices. With more than 64 published books covering consulting, speaking, coaching, leadership, and personal development, his ideas have been adopted at leading business schools including Wharton, Temple, and Villanova. His Million Dollar series — spanning speaking, coaching, maverick mindset, and more — offers a comprehensive framework for professionals who want to create lasting impact and build thriving practices on their own terms.
A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame and a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, Weiss has spoken in over 60 countries and received numerous honors including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Press Institute — one of only seven people ever recognized and the sole non-journalist in the program's history. For Nightingale-Conant listeners, Alan Weiss brings the same uncompromising clarity, real-world pragmatism, and tested frameworks that have made him an indispensable resource for entrepreneurs, consultants, and executives the world over.
