I am a sucker for underdog stories. Aren’t we all? The underdog inspires us, gives us hope, shows us heart, comforts us amidst our own struggles, reminds us of the sacrifice it takes, and ultimately, convinces us time and again to believe the impossible is possible. I believe, help my unbelief! A few months ago, […]
Executive Recruiting
Is Working From Work Losing Its Luster?
The days of getting up in the morning and physically driving to work, once as much a staple in America as apple pie, has shifted dramatically over the last couple of years. In our recent “Survey Thursday” we posted the following question on LinkedIn… “Would you prefer to be onsite, remote or hybrid for work […]
Cornerstone Executive Search- Kansas City’s own Dan Heiman to serve on the AESC Americas Council
Welcome Aboard!
I’m pleased to announce that Kelly Kearney has joined my firm, Cornerstone Executive Search – Kansas City, as the new Vice President of Recruiting. We have been helping great companies recruit great people for over 40 years and Kelly will be instrumental in continuing to serve our clients who seek to attract and retain great […]
Fighting For The Talent You Need
Today’s job market is hot to say the least and just because you might be hiring does not mean you will get the talent you need. You see, it’s a candidate driven market and companies and hiring managers need to rethink their recruiting efforts to compete in this highly competitive market. Below are 5 critical factors hiring managers […]
Hurry Up
HURRY UP….AND WAIT Sense of urgency. Every person’s is different. That’s ok until it isn’t…like when trying to get candidates through the process and on board. At the start of an engagement, clients are focused on the fact that they have an executive hiring need, and they need assistance in identifying, vetting, and attracting best in market talent. That’s where the executive search […]
Is There Any Such Thing as Over Qualified?
When meeting with a client to assist in putting together the candidate profile they seek for a particular executive hiring need, each person will give their list of qualifications and expectations for the position. It is important to remember that there is a difference between “must have” and “nice to have”. Clients must meet with relevant […]
At Your Service…With Your Help
There is a saying: “Expectations are future disappointments”. While this may be true, in some circumstances, all expectations need is a little management. However, while managing our own expectations is a challenge, managing client expectations can be a delicate process when working in a service industry. Providing excellent service is our life blood. It is what we hang our hat […]
Nothing Ventured – Nothing Gained
When opportunity knocks, do you answer? As an executive recruiter, I reach out to many people throughout my day to make them aware of opportunities in the marketplace that may be of interest to them or to people they may know. Unfortunately, many of my attempts to connect go unanswered. I‘m sure this happens for many reasons…people […]
Why Be Normal?
“I can’t wait until things get back to normal.” “How are you adjusting to the new normal?” I hear these phrases all the time, so I stopped to ask myself, why be normal? Many times, in business normal equals status quo; the way we’ve always done things. But smart companies are asking if that is […]
Succession Planning is Success Planning
2020. Challenging. Unprecedented. Disruptive. A year that also has allowed us to hit the pause button both personally and professionally. To reevaluate. To plan. How will we move forward? What will the future look like? Who will take us there? These questions are important when formulating a business plan to lead your company, your division or your […]
Time-Tested Secrets from 14 Years in the Hiring Business
Hiring an executive is expensive. But the leadership impact of C-suite positions will make or break a company’s success. That’s why finding, interviewing, and hiring the right top-level candidate—the first time—is so important. Over my 14 years as an executive recruiter and business owner, I’ve had my share of wins, and my share of slip-ups. […]
