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Last Articles

The upside of getting downgraded

Don Spetner April 25, 2013

I've been suffering from frequent flier status withdrawal. It all started four years ago when I achieved global services status with United Airlines, which was no small feat.

Why CCOs deserve $1m salaries

Don Spetner April 01, 2013

In the early '90s, an article appeared in a trade publication about the CCO at Time Warner, who at the time was earning more than $1 million annually. It was a stunning revelation.

The right concerns

Don Spetner March 01, 2013

A few weeks ago I went fishing with my friend Dan. We only caught one fish, but the weather was fine, the lake was beautiful, and as always happens when I happen to spend time with Dan, I came away inspired and enlightened.

Revealing your Bourne identity

Don Spetner February 01, 2013

It's hard to gauge the outcome of a job interview. I have had candidates call and excitedly report how well an interview went, only to learn the client was not impressed.

The perfect performance review

Don Spetner January 01, 2013

I would like to study a history of the performance review process. It must be a twisted and circuitous development path.

Touched by a simple, classy act

Don Spetner December 01, 2012

One great thing about living in Los Angeles is that a surprising number of people who live here have been contestants on television game shows.

Left brain, right brain

Don Spetner November 01, 2012

Years ago, when I worked for Nissan, I attended a management off-site where everyone had to take an assessment called the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument.

Stepping up to the plate

Don Spetner October 01, 2012

I really don't want to use this column to brag, but I feel compelled to share that I'm the starting shortstop for my synagogue softball team.

The joys and benefits of perks

Don Spetner September 01, 2012

When I was 29, I was promoted to the rank of corporate manager at Nissan. This was a very big deal because it introduced me to the exotic world of perks.