I’m George A. Santino and This Is My Dharma
George A. Santino is an author, singer, song writer, and motivational speaker. He started from very humble beginnings in the projects of South Philadelphia and built a life of success through hard work and perseverance. [...]
George A. Santino – Never Give Up
From a very young age, George A. Santino realized that if you wanted something, you had to work for it - even if that meant digging for soda bottles in trash cans. This attitude got [...]
Retirement. Now what?
The day will be here soon, or perhaps it has already arrived. You wake up in the morning, just as you’ve been doing for years, but today you have no place to go and nothing [...]
Insights on How to Land Your Dream Job.
Well that four years went by fast, didn’t it? I hope you enjoyed your college years and that you made many lasting memories, but now the real fun starts. It’s time to get out in [...]
It’s Not My Job.
How many times have we heard this phrase, or its equally irritating cousin, “I only work here?” Far too many times, I’m sure. I find these words even more annoying lately as we hear so [...]
Luck Had Nothing To Do With It.
I wrote the book Get Back Up: From the Streets to Microsoft Suites because I honestly thought that my story of overcoming many obstacles before eventually achieving success would be an inspiration to others. While [...]
No means No (Sometimes)
While there are certainly times when No means No and it must be respected, such is not the case in a negotiation, sale, or interview. In these situations, No means Tell me more; at least [...]
The Election Is Over. Now What?
Now that we have a new president, how much will our lives really change? I’m sorry to tell you that the answer is not as much as some people hope and not as much as [...]
The Interview Tactics that Scare Off Candidates
Employers should also be careful with multiple interviewers and be sure to let the candidate speak, says George A. Santino, author of Get Back Up: From the Streets to Microsoft Suites. “With multiple interviews there [...]
The Cost of Work/Life Balance
I’ve been hearing a lot about work/life balance these days from corporations and politicians. It seems that everyone wants to talk about how you can be successful at work and have a life too. In [...]
7 Steps To Landing (And Keeping) A New Job
Guest blogger George A. Santino was born into a family living in poverty in Philadelphia’s violent Tasker Street Projects. He was subjected to his alcoholic father’s fits of temper as he tried to earn money for [...]
Five Steps to Landing and Keeping That New Job
In his book, Get Back Up – From the Streets to the Microsoft Suites George A. Santino shares his rare humor and the story of his rise from humble beginnings through a series of adventures—opening a sports bar with [...]