Janet Jones-Parker

Managing director, Jones-Parker/Starr

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Company Info: Jones-Parker/Starr

Web site: www.jonesparkerstarr.com

Address: Chatham Crossing 307, 11312 US 15-501 North, Suite 307, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27517

Phone: 919-542-5977

E-mail: JonesPark1@aol.com

Advice: No. 1: Surround yourself with people who are smarter and better than you are. Aggressively seek feedback from peers, subordinates, and bosses on your interpersonal skills. It's critical to be on the "game" when it comes to managing and developing people for growth. Never hold them back.

Qualities sought in emerging leaders: Track record of success. Interpersonal fit with the culture of the client will ultimately determine success. The number of assignments does NOT mean that one is not an excellent candidate as this is a field where people change jobs frequently.

Sector specialization: Executive-search firms

Job function specialization: HR, recruiters

Geographical Focus: U.S., Europe

Companies I often recruit for: Confidential

Favorite historical figure: Socrates

Education: Drew Univ., BA, French Literature, 1965; London School of Economics; Univ. of Dijon

Languages: English, French

Employment history: Jones-Parker/Starr, Managing Director, 1995 to present; MBA Enterprise Corps, Director of HR Relations, 1992-95; A.T. Kearney, Partner, 1990-92; Assn. of Executive Search Consultants, President, 1982-90; Management Woman, Chairman, 1973-82; Trans World Airlines, Manager/Supervisor, In-Flight Services, 1965-73

Other interests: Workaholic, career counseling, photography, travel, skiing, volunteering, mentoring

Professional/Membership Affiliations: Founder, Committee of 200; Founder, International Womens Forum; Founder, Women in Management

Experience in executive search consulting: 31 years

High Profile Placement: Confidential

Other paths I might have pursued: Military

The global business trend that will most influence corporate performance in the future: Corporate strategies will change due to the shift of power outside the U.S. to China/Asia based on our debt to these countries, which will enable them to drive decisions globally (including the Middle East).