...I wanted to make you aware of the most influential book in my career as a Chief Financial Officer. I became a CFO for the first time when I was 26 years old by working my way up through the proverbial ranks very quickly. I did so by implementing the lessons of Jim Villwock. He has been my mentor for almost a decade now. He wrote the quintessential career advice book entitled, "Whacked Again!" It helps new executives move upward a rung or two on the corporate ladder and aids executives recently laid off to get back in the saddle. It is a profound viewpoint on every job in today's economy being more of a long-term consulting assignment, rather than society's rose-colored glance at each job as a supposed long-term career step. By thinking of yourself as a consultant, you constantly look to show the powers that be how much value you add, what your core competencies are and how for the employer to maximize them, you maintain constant networking, etc.

G. Scott Allen III, CPA Chief Financial Officer USMD Cancer Treatment Centers, LLC

Golden Key is offering a web training program where Jim personally teaches How to get Your Dream Job which, along with his book, will help you not only get a job but get the job that you want. Golden Key participants, ranging from college age through mid thirties from all types of careers, have raved about what they learned. We highly recommend this training program to you. If you were invited but have not yet joined the Golden Key International Honour Society, you may wish to reconsider to gain access to the How to get Your Dream Job webinar series.

Elizabeth Knott eProgram Manager Golden Key International Honour Society

We at the Financial Executive Networking Group - Atlanta Chapter thank you for sharing your book and hierarchy of transition steps with us. We have adopted your approach as the cornerstone of our bi-weekly teaching sessions for our members who are either in job transition or are looking to improve their self marketing and their career. Your ideas and approach have benefitted so many people already and we know many more will be helped. Thank you for your guidance and friendship.

Clark Christensen FENG Atlanta Co-chair

Whacked Again! is crammed full of useful information for the job seeker. As a freelance CFO, I am constantly looking for new clients (jobs). I refer to Jim's book frequently for tips on presenting myself physically, verbally, and in writing to help close new business. I highly recommend Whacked Again!

John Coleman
President and Founder,
Fiscal Control

Whacked Again! is one of the most useful and thoughtful books I have ever read about the job search process. Aimed at people who have been in executive roles, or aspire to be, there is a practical plan to win the job you really want instead of "just any job", but more importantly to realign your business life for the next time you are "whacked", something the author proves is very likely for most executives throughout their careers. The concept of personal brand, which is not entirely new, is treated especially well, and convinced me to make more time to make my brand visible and persistent. The use of a marketing summary instead of a resume as the door opener is brilliant, and when you think about how most people use and respond to resumes, it seems obvious. If someone reading this book is urgently in a job search mode, there is some practical help, but they will be impatient about some of the ideas, which take time to do right. Take the time. The message of network, network, network is one that executives need to heed, but more importantly I am determined to teach that to my kids, so they get "whacked" less often and end up with better jobs when they do. This is an excellent book for anyone looking, or anyone smart enough to get ready for that day when they will, inevitably, be "whacked again!". Read this book.

Kenneth Van Meter
Executive leader in Energy, Telecommunications and Digital Media

Jim’s book “Whacked Again! Secrets to Getting Back on the Executive Saddle” is a most practical manual for self examination, self discovery and self portrayal not only to find just a job but to identify self worth and landing a dream job for professionals and executives alike. Jim has simplified a very complex process. The book is equally valuable for business leaders and business owners for branding technique to achieve unprecedented growth for their businesses. It is a must read for anyone. Jim is a gifted speaker, very generous and a great example of “paying it forward” practitioner. I am fortunate to have Jim as my coach, mentor and a trusted adviser.

Krishna Kushwaha
Technology Executive and Consultant

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