by John G. Self | Jun 8, 2022 | Brand Management, Career advice, Career Management
PRODUCER’S NOTE: Some people say video posts like today’s episode are too pessimistic. “We do not want to hear negative stuff” is a typical response. On the contrary, today’s post is not negative. It is an overview of how you can seize a competitive...
by John G. Self | May 25, 2022 | Brand Management, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
“Be the Best You Can Be” was the tag line for a highly effective Army recruiting campaign in the 2000s. The kicker: “We do more before 9 AM than most people do all day.” Today a respected colleague and a former Army officer navigating the rapidly changing...
by John G. Self | Apr 6, 2022 | Brand Management, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, LinkedIn Profile
PRODUCER’S NOTE: Words are important, especially when it comes to describing your leadership style. Do you “drive” your employees, strategy, or results? Or do you lead, inspire, and promote? Check your LinkedIn profile headline. You may be giving off the...
by John G. Self | Mar 20, 2022 | Brand Management, Career Management, CEOofYou
PRODUCER’S NOTE: With a hat tip to Dan Ford, a former executive recruiter that John has known and respected for many years, today’s GotAMinute was inspired by one of Dan’s Instagram postings this weekend. We all need to pause and think about the damage we do...
by John G. Self | Feb 28, 2022 | Brand Management, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search
Think about all the email messages you receive every day trying to sell you something, from self-help books, courses, or the latest technology that you can probably live without, or maybe LinkedIn connection request. Through all this noise, there is a certain...
by John G. Self | Feb 24, 2022 | Brand Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Job Search Tips
We coach our clients to become compelling storytellers. Stories well told are memorable, especially in a job interview. Believe me, being a good storyteller significantly enhances your ability to land the best jobs. When we bring up the topic of storytelling in...
