As we approach the end of another remarkable year at Cornerstone Executive Search, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary mix of blessings, challenges, relationships, and moments of clarity that have shaped us. Some years arrive gently. Others arrive like a storm. This one brought a bit of both. But as I look back, I’m […]
A Year in the Jars
If you have ever walked into the Cornerstone office, you might notice four glass jars sitting on the conference table. Each jar is labeled with one of our four core values: Integrity, Optimism, Stewardship, and Service. Each month, those jars slowly fill up with handwritten notes from our team, little slips of paper capturing moments […]
Psychometric Assessments in Executive Hiring: Helpful Tool or Hiring Crutch?
In today’s competitive talent market, many organizations are looking for ways to reduce risk in executive hiring decisions. One method that’s gained traction is the use of psychometric assessments, tests that measure cognitive ability, personality traits, leadership style, and other psychological attributes. These tools can provide valuable insights, but when used as the primary or […]
A Time to Soar
As we close out 2024 and embark on our journey into 2025, we at Cornerstone have much to be thankful for. We remain optimistic about another great year ahead! Before looking forward, I want to share just a few of our many accomplishments from last year—so many, in fact, that they filled three slides in […]
Coaching Series Part 5: Executive Onboard Coaching
Dan Heiman: We launched a new initiative together two years ago, where you’ve been coaching Cornerstone-placed leaders transitioning into new companies. What kind of impact has the Executive Onboarding Coaching had on leaders during their first 90 days? Jeremy Foster: This program is so important because executive transitions are such high-stakes events – they are […]
Coaching Series Part 4: Successes In Executive Coaching
Dan Heiman: Can you share a success story where your coaching made a significant impact on a company’s or client’s career or personal development? Jeremy Foster: One recent story illustrates the benefit many clients have received through coaching. Over the past year and a half, I’ve had the incredible privilege of coaching a Chief Operating […]
Coaching Series Part 3: Executive Coaching Misconceptions
Dan Heiman: What are the biggest misconceptions about executive coaching? Jeremy Foster: There are several misconceptions about coaching – I’ll outline two of those, both of which relate to who should access coaching: Coaching is a great fit for any leader who wants to achieve, be challenged, and grow beyond what they’ve been able to […]
Coaching Series Part 2: Executive Coaching Challenges
What are some common challenges your clients face, and how do you help them overcome these obstacles? My clients face many business challenges, and I help with the root cause: leadership performance. One of my favorite quotes is, “As the leadership team goes, so goes the company.” Coaching can be suited to help address almost […]
Coaching Series Part 1: Trends in Executive Coaching
Dan Heiman: What trends are you currently seeing in the field of executive coaching? Jeremy Foster: Coaching as a whole is exploding. The market has doubled in the last eight years, with growing adoption across nearly every sector. One reason for this growth is an increasing number of studies showing that coaching impacts the performance […]
Do You Have New Life In Your Company?
The most incredible thing happened this year…. I became a grandfather! Not to be overly presumptive, but it was inevitable. My wife, Jennifer, and I have five children. We have always known that eventually one of our children would have children one day. We had a baby girl, and her name is Savannah Mae. She […]
When To Use an Executive Recruiting Firm
Retained search is generally viewed by most experts as delivering the best result. But in order to do so, it also is usually the more expensive — (at least, in terms of initial outlay. A strong case can be made for retained search delivering the best return on the investment over time). That said, there […]
Announcement: Cornerstone Kansas City Expands Midwest Market
We are pleased to announce that Cornerstone Kansas City is growing its market reach with added resources in St. Louis. This expansion is part of our strategy to bring exceptional executive search services to more client companies in the Central Midwest. Cornerstone St. Louis will be led by Market President, Tony Schnell. Tony brings a […]
