JohnGSelf Partners, Inc.

Based on my 25 years of leading executive searches, I can tell you without hesitation that advice is bollocks, a British slang word for what we in Texas refer to derisively as BS. If you are a board member, whether someone is currently employed is the silliest of factors to determine whether they will be a successful executive for YOUR organization. There are plenty of currently employed CEOs, COOs and other senior Read more»

The “this” is a career management reality that rewards those who “get it” when it comes to managing their professional/digital brand on line, and those who are stumbling trying to make sense of this digital age which is thwarting their ability to quickly find another job. Read more»

I can remember when the job search timeline was less than four months, or six at the most. Now the time it takes to land a new gig is at least six months to more than a year, or longer for executives who may have a career glitch or two to overcome. Read more»