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Somehow, 2024 has already come and gone. As the year draws to a close, it presents an opportunity to reflect.
This year, we were able to share an abundance of wisdom and advice gleaned from exceptional founders, leaders, and our own executive recruiting team. Let’s review our top blog posts of 2024.
3 Myths CEOs Believe About Hiring Executives
Our team deconstructed three common misconceptions about the executive search process, with the goal of helping you avoid costly mistakes.
“Skills can be acquired, but a candidate's adaptability, leadership style, and alignment with the company’s vision for the future are key indicators of long-term success.” Read more.
Why You Need An Executive Talent Strategy
An executive talent strategy is your company’s approach to ensuring your leadership talent aligns with your goals and objectives.
“Having the right people with the right skills in leadership roles at your organization will set your team up for long-term success.” Read more.
11 Questions to Set Your Search Up For Success
Hiring a new executive can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. We compiled a list of questions to guide you as you think through the role, the hiring process, and the big picture it all fits into.
“Paint a picture of the best possible outcome, and imagine whoever you hire is wildly successful after the first 6 months… In addition to helping you think through the role, this exercise can help the search team set expectations and identify top candidates.” Read more.
The Daily Bolster: Building a Collaborative Team
Building a united team takes dedication. This post contains valuable advice from guests on The Daily Bolster podcast to help you foster a strong leadership team and a collaborative culture.
“Developing company values, expectations, and goals should be a joint project for your leadership team.” Read more.
The Right Leadership Archetype for Your Growth Stage
As your organization grows and your needs inevitably change, your leadership team should evolve alongside them.
“Understanding where an executive excels within their function (their archetype), and knowing what type of functional leader your business needs, significantly increases your likelihood of making a successful hire.” Read more.
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t DIY Your Executive Search
Running a search yourself can feel like a safe, cheap alternative to the time and cost investment required to work with a search firm, but you should consider the downsides before taking the jump into a do-it-yourself approach.
“Running an executive search is a time-intensive endeavor that demands meticulous planning, execution, and follow-up. From nailing the job description to navigating making an offer, each step of the process requires significant time and attention to detail.” Read more.
How to Identify Leadership Gaps as Your Company Scales
As your company grows and the demands on your leadership team shift, you may find that strategies and structures that worked at the startup stage are no longer sufficient.
“A periodic, formal leadership assessment process can help you evaluate whether your current leadership team is equipped to meet the company's growth needs.” Read more.
3 Tips For A Successful Executive Interview Process
Interviewing executive candidates is a vital part of building your leadership team, but it’s not an everyday task for most people. We asked our team of executive recruiters to share their advice for a successful executive interview process.
“A positive interview experience—one that avoids unnecessary delays, keeps candidates in the loop, and is a clear priority—will help you find and secure top talent.” Read more.
Structuring an Executive Team for Long-Term Growth
Explore strategies that will help you create a balanced, scalable executive team that supports your business through every stage of growth.
“Building a leadership team that can go the distance and drive long-term growth is about… building a dynamic, adaptable leadership team that can support your company’s goals at every stage.” Read more.
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