REAL LOCKER ROOM TALK: NEW BOOK OFFERS KEYS TO KEEPING A JOB AND YOUR SANITY

Derek Vitatoe, author of "Pink Slip Panic" - 

 In today's economic, many people are on "shaky" ground in regards to their jobs. However, have no fear, help is here! Virtue Today Magazine claims that Pink Slip Panic: Are You on the Chopping Block? by Derek Vitatoe is the one of the "must have" books of the year. This unique reference guide to getting, keeping and advancing in a career gives you "insider" information on what employers want. If you are self-employed, it will give you insight into choosing the best candidates.

Derek Vitatoe, a skilled professional in employee engagement, leadership development, and talent management, brings objective insight into these key leadership areas. In his book, Pink Slip Panic, he states, "Don't panic. Simply make yourself irreplaceable by learning how to dodge the pink slip." After a life-turning meeting with his two bosses, which left him with the responsibility of identifying seven employees to fire, he personally insisted that they keep good employees simply because of their ability to grow, develop, and emerge as probable leaders. A good leader knows himself and how to utilize the skills of others. Mr. Vitatoe also devotes an entire chapter to "knowledge of self" in a chapter entitled, "Who Are You, Really?" He encourages people to "brand" themselves, know their talents and track their accomplishments.

One secret to success is "self-discipline." And guess what? According to Mr. Vitatoe, this valuable skill can be "learned." Do simple things like investing in a reliable alarm clock and prepare to always "be" on time, not just "try" to be on time. In chapter 3, entitled, "The Delta to Success," Mr. Vitatoe says to eliminate the word" try" from your vocabulary because an action you "try" to perform is by definition ‘incomplete.' High achievers (or, in management terms, leaders) don't try; they do.

So don't just close your eyes and hope it won't happen. Instead, draw on Pink Slip Panic to gain crucial knowledge and learn how to utilize your competencies to achieve high performance.

Vitatoe, a former college football star, always knew he'd be an author as the organized sport prepared the groundwork for the discipline of his writing career. By day, Vitatoe works as a Human Resources Manager for a major Fortune 500 company in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area. By night, he is the "HR Jock" for his new Blogtalk Radio show, "The Locker Room." For more insight on how to "avoid the chopping block, tune into "The Locker Room," Mr. Vitatoe's show which will give you the inside scoop on workplace policies. Listeners can call in with questions or comments related to work and receive professional credible suggestions and opinions on how to handle various types of workplace situations.

(Check out his other books and services at www.derekvitatoe.com. His show, "The Locker Room," debuts Jan. 11, 2012. Call In Number: 858-357-9102. The Locker Room discussion will be: "The Winning Attitude : The Secret to Success".

To schedule Mr. Vitatoe for an employee "Empowerment Workshop" or a speaking engagement at your business or college, call (707) 853-5763 or email dvitatoe@earthlink.net).