The Kubera Principle

The Book That Will Change the World

Steve Dalton, author of ‘The Two-Hour Job Search,’ discusses his journey from chemical engineering to career coaching and the importance of effective job search strategies. He emphasizes the need for job seekers to approach their search with a systematic and organized mindset, rather than relying on improvisation. He formerly taught at Duke Fuqua Business School and has established his consulting practice.

Dalton provides insights on answering the common interview question ‘Tell me about yourself’ and highlights the importance of storytelling and conveying insights in a positive and memorable way. He also discusses the cultural differences in job search and career coaching, emphasizing the need for cultural intelligence.

It also discusses the value of instructions in the job search process and the role of literary agents in publishing. This is a very practical episode and insights on turning strangers into advocates and the need for inclusive relationship building in organizations are shared.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/daltonsteve

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:27 From Strategy Consulting to Career Coaching
04:36 The Need for Effective Job Search Strategies
06:01 Crafting a Memorable ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Answer
09:13 The Success of Steve Dalton’s YouTube Video
11:26 The Importance of Systematic Job Search Strategies
14:32 Learning from Experts and Avoiding Reinventing the Wheel
16:43 The Challenges of Parenting and Job Searching
19:59 Navigating Cultural Differences in Job Search
23:20 Cultural Tendencies in Job Search Outreach
27:20 The Value of Networking and Personal Branding
30:38 The Power of Instructions in the Job Search Process
36:23 Turning Strangers into Advocates
38:14 Building a Network Inside Organizations
44:08 Embracing Constructive Criticism for Growth
47:09 Leveraging Others’ Expertise in Business
49:18 Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn
51:24 Expanding Your Network and Navigating the Job Search

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