Showing posts with label career. Show all posts
Showing posts with label career. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Doing It Your Way--BIG MISTAKE!



We’re going through life with the misconception that our dreams and goals can be accomplished without any help from others. Pity the people who think they don’t need coaches, teachers, mentors, parents, or friends to help and advise them. If you’re among that misguided group, I’ve got a news flash for you: We’re all “A Cup Short!”

The song “My Way,” made popular by Frank Sinatra, glorifies the philosophy of going it alone. But it’s just a song. It’s not real. Actually, Mr. Sinatra didn’t do it his way. Paul Anka wrote the song! There was also an arranger, an orchestra and conductor, a recording studio, a sound engineer, and a record company. It was a collaborative effort. In other words, there were lots of other people involved in helping Ol’ Blue Eyes do it “his way.” Sinatra was a great singer and gifted performer but without the help of others we may never have heard his voice.

The wise person understands that trying to go it alone is a sure way to run into insurmountable obstacles and costly mistakes! You and I need the special relationships we've been given not only to survive but thrive in this impossible world! Remember...You Got WHO! Don't go it alone--Reach Out and Re-Connect today!


Unleash The Power of WHO in your friends & family’s lives today!

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Bob Beaudine Featured in Private Clubs Magazine


The Magazine From ClubCorp, the World Leader in Private Clubs


"People have been taught, incorrectly, that mixing friends and business is taboo."


Bob Beaudine
Gleneagles Country Club, Plano, Texas
Member since: 1984


Who he is: The CEO of Eastman & Beaudine, a sports/entertainment executive search firm, who recently released the business/self-help book, The Power of Who

The power of what? Actually, it's Who. The idea is that the people you already know - i.e., your Who — are your best sources for helping you find a job or improve your life situation.
Why? "Who's more likely to help you during a tough time, someone who doesn't know you or someone who's a personal friend? Friends are people who are pre-wired to want to help us."

Determining your Who: Beaudine says to start with 12 friends — including three close and one best. "Your closest friends are your inner circle of greatest influence. Everyone in your circle of friends has great influence in their own circle of friends."

Using your connections: "Why send your résumé to people you don't know? You get more mileage from someone you know putting in a good word for you."

— Louis Marroquin
http://www.privateclubs.com/article.php?name=BobBeaudine
Photography by Charlie Freeman

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

The Natural

People are too concerned about making mistakes, and this fear of failure causes them to become stuck. In other words, they don’t even try anymore. Remember, “Failure is an event, not a person” As my Plano Texas neighbor Zig Ziglar says. “It’s just an experience where we didn’t like the result.” What I’ve discovered in the executive search business is that failure is overrated. If viewed correctly, it just provides real-life instruction/training and another chance to experience success.



We have two lives, a life we learn with and a life we live with after...

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Monday, May 18, 2009

Hunting for a job? Make your contacts work for you







Dallas Morning News Article --by: Cheryl Hall

Sunday, May 17, 2009

PLANO – Forget traditional networking with near strangers. Executive headhunter Bob Beaudine says you already know everyone you need to know to land your dream job.
Chances are that person is a close friend or family member just waiting to help, says the 53-year-old chief executive of Plano-based Eastman & Beaudine.

Job hunting? Here's the trick: You have to ask

Beaudine's recently published book, The Power of WHO, details how to define who your real allies are and what you really want your next job to be.

"This is common sense parading as wisdom," Beaudine says. "But most people don't think of their friends as conduits and resources to their dreams and goals. That's ridiculous."
Sports Illustrated called Beaudine "the most influential man in sports you have never heard of."
In the last decade, he's placed 33 major college athletic directors, 24 head coaches and a slew of top executives in the professional leagues. The executive vice presidents of sales and marketing at both the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Bobcats owe their new pro basketball jobs to him.

"His energy is always contagious," says Steve Orsini, who was recruited by Beaudine in 2006 to be athletic director at Southern Methodist University. "When you're working with university committees, many of the members need a little jolt. Bob surely provides that."
There's nothing subdued or downbeat about Bob Beaudine.

Almost every thought is framed as a question, followed by a cheery exclamation. Interviewing him takes stamina, followed by a nap.

Beaudine has been recruiting since opening a Dallas office for his dad's search firm in 1980. He took over as CEO in 1995 and refocused the company on sports and entertainment executives.
He collects friends as business assets.

Orsini and Beaudine have known each other since the mid-1990s, when Orsini was the assistant athletic director at the Naval Academy and Beaudine was scouting for talent.
Orsini's signing with SMU was their first placement together.
Before Orsini even got to campus, he hired Beaudine to find a basketball coach, which he did: Matt Doherty. Two years later, Orsini hired him to find a new football coach, June Jones.
"I'm really proud of the hiring up Bob did for us," Orsini says, "from managing people's expectations to keeping confidentiality to coaching some of my committee members because they weren't optimistic about us getting two former national coaches of the year."

At Baylor University, Beaudine brought in athletic director Ian McCaw, basketball coach Scott Drew and football coach Art Briles. McCaw gave his graduating athletes a copy of The Power of Who! at the year-end banquet. "It was a great way to send them off into the real world. Enough common sense becomes genius. That's really this case."

Beaudine always works on retainer with the organization looking for the management talent and usually gets paid a third of the person's first-year salary. While he has staff in offices around the country, he's the rainmaker, pulling in between $2 million and $4 million in annual revenue for the firm.

5,500 contacts

Beaudine's database contains nearly 5,500 contacts, but only about 100 are his "Who." He begins at this core when doing any type of search, then steadily reduces the circles of influence to find the best person for the task at hand. That's how he landed well-known book agent Jan Miller. He sent an e-mail to 48 friends asking who knew her. In five minutes, he had five positive responses. He chose the one who had lived in the guest house of Miller and her husband, Jeff Rich, while settling into Dallas.

"I met with Jan, and it was a lovefest," recalls Beaudine. "Two hours later, she signs me. Before that, I couldn't even get in to meet with her."

How did he get hockey great Wayne Gretzky, now head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, to endorse his book? "Wayne is great friends with one of my Whos – a nobody in the world's eyes," Beaudine says. "All of the endorsements are one-offs on purpose."

Voice your dreams

Another key piece of advice: Allow yourself to dream out loud.
In 1993, when a bored Beaudine wanted to quit, his father asked him what he enjoyed most.
"I told him, 'When I do a search for a president of a manufacturing company, I get a tour of the plant. When I do a search for the head of marketing for the NBA, we get the all-star weekend,' " he says. "Dad said, 'Go get that.'

"The amazing aspect is the bridge to those [search] jobs was already there with my corporate clients."

That's how he got his first swing at big league baseball. A corporate client was also part-owner of the Atlanta Braves and head of the search committee for a new baseball commissioner. Beaudine wound up helping the committee interview candidates.
Beaudine still does corporate searches, but mostly for longtime friends.
Beaudine's office on the second floor of the Shops at Legacy resembles Tom Hanks' fantasy flat in the movie Big. Visitors are greeted with a basketball hoop and a huge bowl loaded with 50 pounds of Hot Tamales candy.

Wire bins contain balls autographed by Troy Aikman and Nolan Ryan, along with unknowns who've touched his life. There's an honorary Mustang football jersey with the number 77, the year he graduated from the Hilltop with a degree in marketing.
And an enormous moose head stares into Beaudine's office.

"I grew up with Bullwinkle, and he makes me laugh," Beaudine says, explaining his antique store trophy. "People need to be joyful in their jobs. I am."

Bob Beaudine's reasons dream jobs don't come true:

1. You don't ask.

"There's an epidemic disease: Pride," Beaudine says. "We expect people to come to us like Bob Barker's going to call? He's RETIRED! He's not calling you. I don't care how long you sit or how great your resume is."

2. You ask the wrong people to help.

"If you give me seven references, I guarantee one reference will trash you. Another will throw you under the bus and try to take the job away from you. You need to choose one trusted friend who is a trusted friend of the decision maker."

3. You're Vague.

"You say, 'Gee, I'd like to be a CEO again.' Of what? Or 'I'd like to be in sports. Really?' Want to be a referee? Want to hand out towels at the Mavericks games? How can I help you if you don't tell me what you want? In job search, it's preparation, preparation, preparation."



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Friday, May 8, 2009

Who's Your WHO!??

The problem a lot of us have today is that we are confused as to "WHO Are My People?" We don’t see our closest friends as possible conduits and resources when it comes to pursuing our dreams and goals. Instead we go external in our approach, not internal. Big Mistake!



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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

TAKE ACTION -Seek Help From Friends

Investors Business Daily

BYLINE: Gloria Lau

SECTION: Leaders & Success;

IBD 10 SECRETS TO SUCCESS;

Say you were in the hospital recovering from minor surgery and wanted to get home. Most likely you'd call family or friends. Now suppose you lost your job. Would you call the same friends? Some folks do, but many opt for faceless sites such as Monster.com or start networking with recruiters and other strangers.

"Take everything you've ever known about networking and throw it out," Bob Beaudine, an entertainment executive recruiter, told IBD. "Talking to people you don't know, handing out business cards like mints -- that doesn't work."

He urges people in need of jobs or anything else to go to their friends.

"You've developed networks of friendships over the years," Beaudine said. "You've got to go back to that. Acquaintances just wish you well. But friends will help you.

Beaudine, who recently wrote "The Power of Who," and Jerry Colangelo, chairman of the Phoenix Suns and the U.S. men's gold medal basketball team, share tips.

** Turn to the familiar. Beaudine says make a list of 12 friends, including three close buddies and one best friend.

It doesn't matter if they don't work in your industry. They care about you and might be able to introduce you to their friends in your business. Each of your 12 pals has 12 friends. Either their friends will hire you, or their friends' friends will.

Colangelo told IBD: "This applies no matter where you are on the totem poll. . . .Whatever your lot in life, there are people around you, whom you may not even recognize as important, who could be helpful, constructive. But you have to take the initial step."

** Don't be vague. "Tell your friends specifically what you want from them. If they don't know what you want, they can't help you," Beaudine said. "Don't be afraid to ask, and don't let pride hold you back."

** Use references. Endorsements help. Suppose you're applying for a job. First, ask your pals if they happen to know the hiring manager. If one does, have him say nice things about you. It'll give you an edge.

When Beaudine was picking agents for his book, he didn't know any. But he'd heard of a great agent named Jan Miller. So he e-mailed friends. Within minutes, five responded that they knew her. One volunteered to arrange a 20-minute meeting. Miller didn't know Beaudine, but she knew that their mutual friend respected him. Two hours later, she signed Beaudine.

** Look for connections. Before interviewing, find out where the hiring manager went to college, what groups he belongs to, what his interests are. Once in the office, look for ski pictures, sports team paraphernalia or photos of children. "Try to connect," Beaudine said. "People hire those they like. If you're interested in the same things, bring it up. But be authentic. All tips around manipulating your way into a job -- it's all crap."

** Give first. If you want your dreams to come true, start by helping others. "The law of reciprocity always works," Beaudine said.

A neighbor, a colleague or a friend is always watching what you're doing. So if you do good, someone will likely help you in return.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

NACDA Literature Review on-- The Power of WHO!

By: Mark Sandy-Director of Athletics, Eastern Kentucky University

Bob Beaudine is a nationally recognized sports/entertainment search executive. His first book delivers a powerful and pure message. Through thought-provoking insight and marvelous stories, he paints a picture to which everyone can relate.

This book is not a how-to or cookie-cutter approach. It does not ask you to take lots of notes of prescribe to an outline or artificial manipulation of date. It asks you to do a relationship evaluation. Who do you know, who will help you achieve your dreams and goals, and who are your best “Who?” You will be intrigued with the description of Bob’s life and how he is constantly connecting, not in a random way, but with a sincere desire to help others.

Bob lives and breathes this message. His passion for information and his willingness to assist others sets this book apart from other self-evaluation and self help books. By identifying and nurturing your closest and most powerful “Who” you can transform your way of life, reach your full potential and be a happier person. I have shared “The Power of Who” with several people on my “Who” list. Their response has been overwhelmingly positive and their sincere appreciation for receiving the gift made me feel good. I suggest you read this book soon. It can transform your journey.


***13 Universities so far have given "The Power of Who" as a graduation gift to senior student-athletes! If you know a graduating senior, this could be a transformational gift in these tough economic times!

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Sunday, May 3, 2009

Unexpected Change Can Be Overwhelming. Avoid the Bunker!

Looking for a job? Don’t go to the Bunker. Just a small change in strategy makes all the difference!

---By Bob Beaudine CEO of Executive Search Firm Eastman & Beaudine and Author of The Power of WHO

“7 Habits” Author to Pep up Jobless. (click for article) Top Dallas Morning News business columnist Cheryl Hall features a story today on Author Stephen Covey's upcoming visit to Dallas Monday May 3rd from 1-2:30pm to give a free seminar at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel to help job seekers find a path to new opportunities.

One of my favorite companies-Franklin Covey and Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas are putting on the event. In conjunction with this speech, Dallas based Business Access LLC, an online training is launching www.GreatJobUS.com to help people find meaningful work quickly.

I highly recommend you go to this free seminar if you are seeking employment or just need a lift! Stephen talks about an important subject that I focus on in The Power of WHO, that “people who lose their jobs often lose their spirit.” “They become discouraged and it feeds on itself and it becomes a downward cycle.” Unfortunately, when this happens they don’t turn to their family and friends for help. Where do they turn? They go to the dreaded…“Bunker.”

When a crisis comes, people do the craziest things. They go bonkers and begin to bunker. “Bunkering” is when you try to sneak away and hide while hoping everything will just work out. You fool yourself into believing you can manage your crisis alone. You internalize everything and shut out everyone around you. Big Mistake! That’s doing exactly the opposite of what you need most. What you really need is someone who will confidentially listen, care, and help strategize with you! You need your “Who”! Those people who care about you and want to help . . . “just because.” You need true friends who know you and can remind you how successful you’ve been and how your next success is “just around the corner.”

As we get ready for the new week, stop for a moment and remember your friends, family, neighbors, and people at church who you know are hiding in the dreaded Bunker!

What can we do? We can be a “Who” friend!

What’s a “Who” friend?
· A “Who” friend will call a halt to fearful thinking by insisting you stop listening to your own negative self-talk. In the face of those lies they will start speaking truth, the truth about your value and uniqueness, the truth about your accomplishments, and the truth about the value of your dreams and goals.

· A “Who” friend will intercept you on the dark path you’ve taken and redirect your steps back on to the path of light. They know you, care for you, and will remind you that you have a future and a hope.

· A “Who” friend knows your true identity and won’t let you forget it. When the “Power of Forgetfulness” tries to roll in like a blob—you need your “Who.”
One of the greatest mistakes in business today is that most people never reach out for help, never lean on their “Who” in times of need. Big Mistake!

Let me hear from you! Tell me Your “Who” Story. How you were able to encourage your “Who” out of the dreaded bunker! YOU GOT WHO!

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Thursday, April 30, 2009

5 Lessons of LIFE

Mentors make a difference. The people with whom you associate will, in large measure, determine the level of your success or failure in life. Remember, everyone is an influencer!
YOU GOT WHO!



BB

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

The Choice

All our lives we’ve been told that if we work hard, keep our head down, and mind our P’s and Q’s, everything will eveutually work out. REALLY?

If that were true… then what happened to our dream??

It’s time to choose…
RED? or BLUE?




YOU GOT WHO!

BB

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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Be a Moment Maker!

With opening day at Churchhill Downs and other racetracks all over the country this past week, and the Kentucky Derby coming up...I thought I would share one of my favorite movies with you.

This is a great trailer from the movie Seabiscuit...

Each of us remember a time when someone gave us a reference when we didn’t deserve it… a loan when couldn’t even pay it back… and a job opportunity just because…

It’s time for us to get out of our comfort zone and become moment makers for others… give them a second chance.



YOU GOT WHO!

BB

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Fort Worth Magazine Feature

The Power of Who
Executive Recruiter Bob Beaudine changes the rules of traditional networking and emphasizes that the key to landing your dream job is not reaching out to strangers, but to ask help from your closest friends.


As a result of the economic crisis, the number of unemployed persons increased from 851,000 to 12.5 million in February. Therefore, the introduction of The Power of Who: You Already Know Everyone You Need to Know by Bob Beaudine (Center Street, Hachette Book Group) could not have hit bookstores at a more appropriate time. Published in January, Beaudine delivers an inspirational, common sense approach to landing your dream job. The writing is straightforward and conversational with plenty of anecdotes, case studies and quotes. President and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine and recognized as the top sports/ entertainment search executive in the U.S. conventional wisdom about networking on its head. His innovative approach is two-fold: establish your “Who” and declare what you want out of life.

First things first. Identify the people within your group of friends and friends of friends who are the foundation for making connections. This group is your “Who.” Beaudine changes the rules of traditional networking by advising readers to reach out to their “Who” instead of pursuing complete strangers for job placement. “It’s really not the best use of time and energy to start sending e-mails out to people you don’t know or having lunches with strangers,” he says. “You already know someone right now who knows the person who will help you achieve your goal or hire you or introduce you to the person you need to meet.” On the topic of declaring your “Who,” Beaudine says: “We need to be doing life with our friends."

So start investing some time in your “Who,” reconnect with your “Who,” build your “Who,” nurture your “Who,” because in the end … it’s all about the “Who!” Take, for example, Denny Crane and Alan Shore on the popular TV series “Boston Legal.” Denny, played by William Shatner, and Alan, played by James Spader, have a precious relationship—almost a romance. They are best friends who cannot fathom living life without the other. Their friendship represents the relationship you should have with your “Who.” The second part of the Beaudine plan is to declare what competent and talented individuals are working too hard in unsatisfying careers because they dropped out of the process of discovering what they want to do and whom they want to do it with. And don’t forget to ask for help. You might be a genius in some area of your life, he says, but you’re going to need your “Who” to assist you where you’re not strong. Even Frank Sinatra needed help. The song “My Way,” made popular by Ol’ Blue Eyes, glorifies the philosophy of going it alone. But, in fact, Sinatra didn’t do it his way. Paul Anka wrote that song. There was also an arranger, an orchestra, a recording studio, a sound engineer and a record company. It was a collaborative effort. In the words of Beaudine, “If you’re lost in a jungle trying to do it your way … STOP!”

Books can be purchased at Barnes & Noble and Borders bookstores,or online at www.powerofwho.com.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Hog Callers

Whenever you allow someone else to design your life for you, they’ll always design it way too small. Keep your dream alive!



YOU GOT WHO!

Monday, April 20, 2009

And So It Goes...

Some people enter our lives and leave almost instantly. Others stay and forge an impression on our heart and soul that we are forever changed.

And So It Goes... You have to DECLARE Friendship!! You Got WHO!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Check this video out! Stand By Me! It’s what friends do!
Friendship is as vital to our Goals and Dreams as Food & Water is to our Body

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Joe Favorito Sports and Marketing PR Roundup

Here is a link to Joe Favorito's recognition of The Power of Who!

You Got "Who" ™
Bob Beaudine
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twitter.com/powerofwho

Joe now maintains a well trafficked blog on the sports marketing and publicity field, “Sports Marketing and PR Roundup,” and a newletter on the website joefavorito.com, as well as handling a consulting practice with clients that include: the International Baseball Federation, the security company Global Options, the New Meadowlands Stadium Company, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Rotohog.com, Maxx Marketing and Entertainment, SportsMd.com, Octagon, USA Wrestling, and the law firm of Butler Lappert Williams, among others. He is also an instructor in Advanced Sports Marketing at Columbia University.


Joe's blog at http://joefavorito.com/. We are always looking for best practices, especially now with soccer and minor league baseball starting up. We are also linked on Facebook to several other great blogs, so check us out there and let us know about yours as well.

**GOOD LOOK AT NETWORKING…**Eastman-Beaudine president and group member Bob Beaudine has published “THE POWER OF WHO,” a good look into how networking works and how anyone can use their skills to grow personal and professional performance. The link to copies of the book is: http://www.amazon.com/Power-Who-Already-Know-Everyone/dp/product-description/1599951533 or http://www.powerofwho.com/. It is a very smart read for job seekers, young people looking to get started or people looking to grow their circle of influence.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

As seen on NestEntertainment.com


See this feature online at Nest Entertainment by clicking here!

Featured on the Today Show, The Power of WHO is a LIFE CHANGING Resource!

After 25 years as one on the world's leading executive recruiters in sports and entertainment, Bob Beaudine, CEO of Eastman & Beaudine offers practical and proven advice, through a common sense approach to attaining your Goals and Dreams.

Bob Beaudine believes Networking is Not working for Americans any longer. This highly respected and well-connected head hunter shares his philosophy on what really works in identifying what your dream in life is and how to get it. With his unique 100/40 principle, Beaudine takes the traditional networking concept, shakes it up and rebuilds it, explaining that individuals already know everyone they need to know. He shows readers that they have established a powerful network simply by interacting with people in their daily lives. Beaudine explains this new way to achieve dreams clearly, in a step-by step fashion using his well-tested knowledge to break it down and help readers tap into the Power of Who.

Testimonials:“Bob Beaudine had me hooked by chapter two! He articulates what we instinctively know: people matter most. God teaches this. Our heart teaches this. But we forget. You are holding a timely reminder. I’m going to read it again.”- Max Lucado, New York Times bestselling author of inspirational Christian books“Bob Beaudine challenges you to think differently. His unique approach to life and business has helped elevate many careers.”- Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL


“The Power of WHO provides great lessons about how to succeed in business and in life. If you surround yourself with quality people and great friends, the sky’s the limit.”- Wayne Gretzky, Owner, Managing Partner and Head Coach, Phoenix Coyotes“The Power of WHO is the biggest, simplest idea that has ever hit the scene for effectively building, growing and sustaining relationships!”- Todd Duncan, New York Times bestselling author-motivational speaker-sales trainer

Bob Beaudine speaks out on:
On setting the right priorities in the first place:

"Many of us are working way too hard in jobs we don’t like while pursuing relationships that are actually bad for us and in some cases even living in places we don’t enjoy. If you allow yourself to be fooled into pursuing just position, power, and money, you will miss out on the true treasures of peace, happiness, and a deep-down contentment."
On changing the trajectory of our lives:

"One of the big lies many of us tell ourselves is that our current position in life disqualifies us from achieving our dreams and goals. Some of the common phrases I’ve heard are “It’s too late for me. I’m too old,” or “I’m too young,” or “I’m too…whatever.” Is that true? No! It’s absolutely not true. You’re never too early or late in life to begin walking on the pathway of your dream. One thing is absolutely certain: the future is on the way. Ready or not, here it comes."
On investing in your "Who":

"Do you know your ‘Who?' I've developed a database of over 5,365 people that can say "Hi, Bob." That really doesn’t mean a lot except that I know a lot of people because of my business. I had what I thought was a great networking strategy, but I discovered I was dead wrong. One day I stopped and studied who had actually given me business or touched my life in some significant way over the last ten years. I was shocked to learn that there were only 87! Eighty-seven out of 5,365! I enjoy meeting people, but I should have been spending more time investing in the 87 who were actually impacting my life in significant ways."

On getting what we really want:

"Most people never get what they want for three simple reasons. They don’t ask. No one can help if they don’t know what you want. When they do ask, they ask the wrong people. For some reason, people are uncomfortable asking their m>'Who' for help. As a result, they’ll ask most anyone except their friends, who are the only ones with a motive to help. When they do ask for help, they ask too vaguely. Even if I’m motivated to help a friend, I can’t do it when I don’t know what he or she wants."

Monday, March 2, 2009

The Power of Who in Cox Today Magazine



SPRING 2009--COX TODAY MAGAZINE Alumni Profile Bob Beaudine

SMU Cox Alumnus and Executive Recruiter Transforms the Job Search with “The Power of WHO”In today’s troubled economy, many job seekers are getting creative in their job search. But according to Robert E. “Bob” Beaudine (BBA ’77), you already know everyone you need to know, and with that, you can build a professional community that will alter the trajectory of your life. Beaudine, CEO of Eastman & Beaudine, is one of the world’s leading executive recruiters in sports, entertainment and business, and has been called “The most influential man in sports you have never heard of” by Sports Illustrated. He maintains close ties with SMU and the Cox School of Business. In fact, Beaudine is responsible for the recent hire of football coach June Jones, Steve Orsini, SMU’s director of athletics and Matt Doherty, men’s basketball coach. He is also a long-time member of the Cox Associate Board. His new book, “The Power of WHO” was released in January and turns conventional wisdom about networking on its head, based on two decades of experience in the industry. Beaudine offers job seekers – those in search of a new career, a better job and a richer life – irresistibly practical solutions that work in good times and bad. The “WHO” Beaudine frequently refers to is your circle of friends, family and supporters. “It’s a call to you that says, ‘There’s a different world. We’ve been lied to, we’ve been misled, and we need to draw a line in the sand. Here’s the dream job from now on. This is what you should do,’” he said. Beaudine says position, power and money are the wrong motivators for happiness and contentment. Instead, do a job you love with people you love in a place you love. He tells job seekers the first step towards finding that dream job is to “get out of the box and into the circle of WHO.” “Networking is disingenuous and implies something that it’s not. It implies friendship when it means mere acquaintances,” he said. “So I really tell people that they’ve got to take everything that they’ve ever heard about networking and throw it out.” “The first and foremost step is to realize that you’re not alone. You have a community of friends we have each developed individually over many years through love and unconditional giving who want to help you. Don’t base a job search around acquaintances. Make a list of your “Inner Circle 12-3-1” – 12 friends, 3 close friends and 1 best friend. Once you have come up with your 12-3-1 list, list your top 1-100 friends. These are people who came in or out of your life for a variety of reasons –high school or college, church, clubs, your first job, through your mom or your extended family. It can be your pharmacist, your coaches, your teachers and your mentors. The next step is to develop a list of your dreams, goals and aspirations. This is the second piece of what Beaudine calls the “100/40 Strategy.” It is the “Top 40 List” of what you want to do and accomplish in life. Then, tap into your “WHO” list of 100 and your inner circle to help make personal connections within your “Top 40 List” that will help you get in the door.” One great resource Cox students and alumni can take advantage of is the Associate Board executive mentor program. This is one of the most differentiating factors of the Cox School, said Beaudine, who has been involved with the Board for many years. This program allows students to capitalize on the school’s close ties with some of Dallas’ leading companies and most influential business leaders. “We have amazing people on this board. These are the sharpest, brightest minds I consider to be in America,” said Beaudine. These people have contacts that can introduce them to any category in any area, just like any executive recruiter. These people have WHO!” Beaudine offers the following tips to job seekers:-Remember your friends and family (your “WHO”) and nurture those relationships.

-Stop the traditional way of doing things: cold calls, blind e-mails, letters to “Dear Sir or Madame.”

-Know you are not alone. Don’t be afraid to ask your WHO for help.

-Make a 12-3-1 list and develop your 100/40 strategy.

-Find what you are amazing at doing. If you don’t know, ask your friends.

-Don’t be vague. Develop a clear and specific game plan of where you would liketo work, and with whom.

-Reconnect with old friends and acquaintances. The Cox Alumni Association, Linked In and Facebook are great places to start.




You Got "Who" ™Bob Beaudine

Monday, February 9, 2009

The Power of Who posted today by Dana Ritchie

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The Power Of Who! By Bob Beaudine Posted by Dana Ritchie on February 9th, 2009

I was recommended a book to read over the Christmas Holiday call “The Power Of Who” by Bob Beaudine. I was one of the first people to receive the book and have read it three times now. I think this is the best book I have ever read on networking. Very powerful ideas anyone can use and should use everyday. I would highly recommend it to anyone, not just in business, but in life. I have ordered 12 books to give to my closest friends and customers. I just handed out my last one, now I have to order another 12. I wanted to thank Bob personally for taking the time to write this book. I called his office and talked with Katy. She was gracious to give Bob my message because he was on a conference call. She said he would call at some point. Well a few days later, meaning today, my cell phone rang and it was Bob on the other end. I was so thrilled and shocked, I almost drove off of the road. Thank you Bob for taking time out of your busy day to give me a call. It was great talking to you, I really appreciate it. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

Monday, February 2, 2009

The Power of Who Featured in TIME

“The Power of WHO”- Featured in TIME
February 9th, 2009 issue


http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1874852,00.html




“Stop handing out business cards as if they were mints. Old networking techniques are almost useless for reaching your goals, says sports and entertainment search executive Beaudine. Instead, rely on your "Who network," meaning your community of true friends--and their friends--to get you where you want to go, both professionally and personally. But don't be so sure success is the answer, he cautions: "If money, power and fame were the magic bullet in life, then Elvis Presley would've been the most deliriously happy, contented person on the planet." – TIME Magazine