by George Lonas | Jul 16, 2024 | Insight
Historically, organizations prioritized hard skills and proven experience when evaluating executives for senior leadership roles. They focused on candidates with the right track record, assuming that leaders would figure out the soft skills over time. However, it has...
by Susan Hunt | Jun 19, 2024 | Insight
You are a top performer and have invested considerable time and effort throughout the year, yet still haven’t secured a promotion. According to the Society of Human Resources Management, the average promotion rate in organizations is merely 6%. The increasing use of...
by George Lonas | Apr 17, 2024 | Insight
The idea of “cultural fit” isn’t a novel concept. Long before the advent of various models and frameworks for assessing organizational culture, companies were aware of the dangers of hiring individuals who didn’t mesh well with their culture....
by George Lonas | Mar 17, 2024 | Insight
The next CFO, CTO, or CMO within your organization might already be among your ranks. It could be the mid-level manager who inspires her team to meet tight deadlines, the IT expert who swiftly masters your tech stack, or the junior associate who impresses clients with...
by George Lonas | Mar 6, 2024 | Insight
Strong job performance requires different skill sets than effectively leading a team. A business development executive consistently outperforms their colleagues, achieving exceptional quota attainment and win rates. After topping the sales ranks for two years, they...
by Susan Hunt | Feb 5, 2024 | Insight
Being a search consultant at an executive search firm, I’ve come to see recruiting executives as a high-stakes game, much like the Super Bowl. The parallels between the two are uncanny, and understanding these similarities can shed light on the intricate process...
