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Carlton comments on EMERGENCY ALERT: Many Executive Careers Will Be Coming to An Abrupt End

Carlton — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:01:19 +0000

This is the main reason I read blog.corporatewarriors.com. Nice potss.

Joe Christman comments on Building an Internet Presence: A Story of Failure and a Story of Vision

Joe Christman — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:42:44 +0000

Very comprehensive point of view. The ease of posting or building an internet presence is inversely related to the content's message. It is all about "buzz" and focus. If it looks like an ad or a pitch it will be dismissed by the reader. Present the right message to the right target, you get feedback. It is all about feedback.

missusbee5 comments on Building an Internet Presence: A Story of Failure and a Story of Vision

missusbee5 — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:34:39 +0000

This information is very helpful, especially to those attempting to establish an Internet presence in a massive online world. Thanks for the valuable input!

Tyler West comments on Today's Executive -- Tomorrow's Walmart Greeter

Tyler West — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:51:18 +0000

The part where you say "It is the playground for millennial and the black hole for old line traditional business leaders" hold special significance to me partly because I am a millennial and partly because I am one who works in the careers industry.

When you analyze the adoption curves for new technologies, almost without exceptions it is the people in my age group who comprise the first wave of adopters.

I take pride in knowing about the next big thing before it becomes the next big thing. I keep a tally of the number of people I (help) convert to an iphone. I jockey for prominence on social websites. It gratifies me at a visceral level to be recognized as a connector and instrument of change in this capacity. This little phenomenon should not be overlooked by our older peers.

The internet is a job killer for those folks in lines of work that depend on information asymmetry to create value. On the other side of the coin it has created a whole new demand for knowledge workers that can help others navigate it's complexity.

Now that the internet has made the transition from being a "place where some people go" to something that permeates nearly every aspect of all of our lives it only makes sense that having people in your court who understand it is one way you can seize competitive advantage in your line of work.

Joe Christman comments on Today's Executive -- Tomorrow's Walmart Greeter

Joe Christman — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:44:02 +0000

Even if you are not engaged in an executive level job search, you should follow the prescription for professional exposure that you need to project on the internet. Your personal identity can be expanded to the point that you are seen as having higher value in your current job. Can you say “pay raise” or “promotion?” If they do not promote you, there will be plenty of offers.

Lynn Hazan comments on EMERGENCY ALERT: Many Executive Careers Will Be Coming to An Abrupt End

Lynn Hazan — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:18:01 +0000

I agree with Don, although I still support the use of executive search firms (my line of work). Simply stated, the rules have changed. The companies and candidates who create demand for their services (and re-invent themselves in the process will experience demand for their services and talent.
We must be more efficient, more effective and deliver results that count.

We are also living in a new world of demographics. As the Boomers retire (or are forced out) they will be replaced by Gen X, a smaller group of talent who are very much in demand. They cost less and bring drive and talent. They are also very tech savvy.

The newest group of employees are also just as large, or close to, as the Boomers. While the Gen Y generation will work hard to get those entry level jobs (when they open), they will be in demand, and increasingly so as the economy improves. This generation has grown up in a tech society. They embrace diversity, yet they still need to learn about business. They lack the wisdom and experience and patience.

Each generation will need the other. Let us build bridges of understanding to be of mutual assistance to each other.

Colin Scott comments on Paralysis by Analysis: The Challenge of Going from Being an Analytical to a Visionary Leader

Colin Scott — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:03:33 +0000

Paralysis by analysis is alive and well and lives almost exclusively in pockets in Big Pharma. In biotech companies that are successful there is neither the time nor the money to take the mamma-dada-poppa approach and it is only really manifest when pure researchers try do undertake development.

The Big Pharma malaise is culturally both acceptable and frequently necessary due to the risks attendant on getting it wrong, the "More than my job's worth," phenomenon if a decision turns out badly. With more experienced candidates, using adaptive unconsciousness rather than introspective analysis may be a hindrance rather than a help in being accepted at a senior strategic level.

It is absolutely correct that expertise in analysis without lateral thinking can be a major impediment to functionality as a leader but it still has a place where there is plenty of time and plenty of money.

Linda Burtch comments on Paralysis by Analysis: The Challenge of Going from Being an Analytical to a Visionary Leader

Linda Burtch — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:48:22 +0000

Hi Don, Interesting read for me - I have been recruiting statistcians in business applications for 26 years. While I think your comments may have some validity for today's more senior quant executives, times are changing. Wait ten years and let's see who becomes our business leaders.

As Bill Gates once said: “Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end up working for one.”

Jen comments on How to Translate Knowledge Into Power In Your Job Search

Jen — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:13:59 +0000

A very good point. Emphasising ones skills/ knowledge for the position desired in the right manner helps recruiters to consider you as the appropriate candidate.

Scot Herrick comments on Expectations and Entitlements

Scot Herrick — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:04:26 +0000

"Executives need to understand they cannot rely on their past achievements as an automatic entre to a new corporate position. They must, repeat MUST, demonstrate that they are state-of-the-art, contemporary leaders that understand all of the new business paradigms."

And what, exactly, is a state-of-the-art, contemporary leader? And what are all of the new business paradigms?