Spring is almost here, meaning hiring season has arrived and the inevitable job changes will start taking place. Many of these changes will be simple as employers have a designed succession plan in place. It is common to see a current employee be groomed for promotion when his/her boss’s position is vacated. One of the … Read more
I work with employers every day to get the word out to PGA Professionals about open positions. When working side-by-side to gather all of the information regarding the job, there is a multitude of questions posed to me by employers. Topics include: “Can I get someone here by March 1st?” “Do you have some good … Read more
There are multitudes of ways to increase your value as a Golf Professional. The key is to plan and the time is now. Consider developing specific goals in programming, operations and policies. Programming Goals Whether updating existing ones or designing new, it may take a bit of research to determine your approach. Do an audit … Read more
To finish strong this season, I recommend doing a personal self-assessment and examining areas of your personal as well as professional life. I see numerous golf professionals who place such a high priority on being a dedicated golf professional that their personal lives suffer. Our profession places huge time demands on us, especially during the … Read more
The importance of listening in customer service, sales and relationship building is paramount. According to industrialist Andrew Carnegie, the most successful people listen more than they speak. Studies have found that about 40% of one’s time in communicating is spent listening, and by a wide margin more time is spent listening than reading, writing, or … Read more
The idea of starting fresh in a new section can be exciting. Maybe you are ready for a change or have a need to get to a certain locale. Whatever the reason may be, most likely there will be obstacles to overcome in landing a new position in a different section. In today’s highly competitive … Read more