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Don Spetner
Executive Vice President
Korn/Ferry International
Don Spetner is Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs for Korn/Ferry International. Mr. Spetner oversees strategic corporate initiatives including the monetization of Korn/Ferry’s intellectual property, the formation of new products and solutions, and the integration of future investments. He also serves as a Senior Client Partner in the Corporate Affairs Executive Search practice.
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Rather than look for a new job, it's time to recalibrate
April 10, 2009
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"I had lunch with a senior executive from one of the major global agencies about six weeks ago, who told me she 'had to get out.' She'd spend the last year laying people off, trimming forecasts, and reorganizing her team. Her reward for all that work: No bonus in two years, options that are underwater, and a 401(k) that has decreased in value. She was looking for a change."
"So I listened to my friend with great patience. After exhausting her litany of complaints, she asked for my advice."
"Keep your job," I told her, "you just need to recalibrate."
Recalibrating means resetting the standards or measurements by which we hold ourselves accountable.
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