Entries in Search Strategies (15)
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.
Digital Education for Senior Executives: Two Free Resources
Don Straits , Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 10:41AM Every week I speak to senior level executives who are looking to secure new challenging opportunities. The overwhelming majority of them are facing extraordinary challenges. They either can't secure interviews or if they do, they keep coming in second place. While there may be many reasons they don't succeed, I have witnessed one overriding commonality.
Are you a Timex Watch in a Digital World?
Don Straits , Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 3:36PM This post continues to reaffirm how imperative it is for executives to adapt to the new career paradigm. Every day, without exception, I talk with executives who just don't get it. The net result is they are out of work, out of touch and will be left out in the cold.
How Branding Cost an Executive His Job
Don Straits , Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 3:15PM I enjoyed a long conversation with Ben Paramore a few days ago. This is a talented executive who really understands today's new business and career paradigms. He started building his brand about three years ago, and about a year ago he launched his blog. He has had great success and has had many of his posts featured in major internet publications. The problem is he didn't tell his boss.
The Pope Gets It. Executives Don't. Mindboggling or Should that be Mind Blogging
Don Straits , Monday, January 25, 2010 at 5:13PM I absolutely love this. I just read a great article on how the Pope is telling his priests around the world to go forth and blog....become part of the contemporary generation and use social media to reach the masses with the messages from God. Not only that, the Vatican has launched its own channel on You Tube. So cool. Way to go Pope.