by John G. Self | Nov 25, 2011 | Career Management, Leadership
There are two kinds of networking: Event networking Strategic networking Event networking is what most people do. The event that starts the process is generally a job search or business development for a new client. Strategic marketing is a long-term process tied to...
by John G. Self | Apr 12, 2011 | Career Management
Career branding and the art of managing one's professional brand is an issue that I have been speaking and writing about for more than 10 years. At first people thought it was just a novel idea with little application to their own lives. Now, as the...
by John G. Self | Mar 31, 2011 | Career Management
Second in a Series Professional networking – developing and maintaining a robust group of colleagues, other professionals and vendors – has become a vital part of every executive’s tool kit. As healthcare reform unfolds and when Congress finally gets around to...
by John G. Self | Mar 29, 2011 | Career Management
First In A Series When we think of the keys to having a successful career, the ability to develop and maintain a network of professional contacts is usually not high on the list of required strengths and skills. Too bad. This is one of the most important career and...