Entries in Leadership (6)
Story of an Unemployed Executive - With a Hidden Message for Survival
Don Straits , Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 3:31PM Just read a story on AOL about a CEO of a small construction company. (Actually two stories...the original and her update). Link at the end of the post.
Even though she doesn't acknowledge it....or maybe even recognize it, within her stories there is a message for how to survive and find the next job.
Webster's New Definition of "Consultant": Unemployed Executive
Don Straits , Monday, January 25, 2010 at 3:56PM For many years, when an executive loses a job, in order to show that they are still engaged in business, they create a consulting firm...albeit a firm of one. Nothing new here. However, over the past several months, with the recession and huge number of senior level executives in the job market, industries are overrun with consultants.
Unfortunately, the word "consultant" has almost become a pejorative. A common definition can be heard everywhere: "A consultant is someone who steals your watch and tells you what time it is."
Paralysis by Analysis: The Challenge of Going from Being an Analytical to a Visionary Leader
Don Straits , Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 9:15PM Analytical thinkers represent a resource and value that is truly extraordinary to our society. They encompass a wide variety of careers from accountants to auditors to actuaries to programmers to market research statisticians to research scientists and many others. Their contributions to our society are priceless from sophisticated software programs to wonder drugs. Every day we enjoy the benefits they have created without ever realizing where they came from.
As a career strategist, I never cease to admire their intelligence and focus. When an analytical wants me to help guide their career into a leadership role, I face an enormous challenge. Sometimes their greatest strengths become a liability in their attempt to transition to a leadership role.
Ethics and Professionalism in the Recruiting Industry 2008
Don Straits , Monday, November 17, 2008 at 11:18AM Carl Bradford, executive recruiter and principal of the Bradford Consulting Group, National Practice Director for The Adler Group as well as Certification Expert for Lou Adler’s Recruiting Method, conducted a comprehensive survey of job seekers in October of 2008. This was a very professional survey which compares and contrasts the way job seekers from different parts of the country perceive the ethics and professionalism of the recruitment industry. I asked Carl if I could share some of the results with other recruiters, job seekers and career industry professionals here. While the complete survey results are confidential, Carl graciously agreed to share an overview of the results with everyone.
6 Simple Ways to Stop "Networking" and Start Building Real Relationships
Don Straits , Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 12:20PM If I hear the word networking one more time, I think I am going to be sick. It has really become a buzzword in our culture for indicating how we can get things from others. These "things" may be a job, sales order, contract, a hot date, or any number of other special favors.