By Steven B. McKinney

McKinney Consulting, Inc.

During the past year all that we have heard is bad news. Personal retirement accounts depleted. Houses foreclosed in record numbers due to payment defaults. Unemployment levels are at record highs. Untouchable mega companies go small or disappear from off the map. And many people have merely jumped ship.

In the famous story of Jonas on the rough seas he asked to be thrown overboard to avoid taking responsibility for something he was suppose to do. He was obviously selfish and was thinking of only himself. However, usually our actions do affect others. In the case of Jonas his ship mates loss their cargo, their profit and almost their lives because of their association with him. The actions of the financial institutions and associated industries have affected many people around the globe.

Now to the good news. …read on

Financial Truth or Delusion! Financial Truth or Dare!

“Six Things That Make Me Shiver!”

By Steven B. McKinney, McKinney Consulting, Inc.
 
In the 70’s there was a USA television program entitled “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” The surprising thoughts that came out of those little children’s mouths were hilarious. On more than one occasion I rolled on the floor of our living room laughing so hard that my muscles ached.

However, when it comes to job seekers they also have been credited on occasion for saying or doing some of the darndest things, but with them it is no laughing matter. A candidate rarely has the job locked up the moment he walks in the door.  No matter how good the resume is, a job can still be lost. If the candidate is not going in with the mindset that the job must be fought for and won, he’s already made the first mistake. It’s a big one, and usually leads to more mistakes, some of which can be fatal.    Read on

Steven B. McKinney,

McKinney Consulting Inc.

Selling Your Company to the Talent Pool! Part II.

In the new guerrilla war for talent the request and receive model is being replaced with a new a multi-directional approach. A new set of tactics is required to address the changing landscape and win this battle for talent. Previously, we discussed in, “Open up. Be Real.” how candidates sometimes make the wrong choice by not being able to truly see what a company is all about. We concluded that this is because companies are not really open with them.  Read on