What my first year in the “real world” taught me about comparison, perfection, and learning to run my own race. There is a weird unspoken pressure that comes right after graduation. The pressure to have everything figured out. The pressure to know exactly who you are, what you are doing, where you are going, and […]
Human Resources
Halfway Through the Year: What Is Your Why?
We are officially halfway through the year, which makes this a natural time to pause, reflect, and ask a question that has the power to shape how we approach the months ahead: What is your why? Why do you show up every day? Why do you keep pushing when things feel challenging? Why do you […]
AI in Executive Recruiting: 3 Trends We’re Seeing in the 2026 Market
AI at Work Part II: What We’re Seeing in the Market Right Now How is AI impacting your executive recruiting business? We are often asked this question by clients, candidates and business roundtables. AI is changing executive recruiting by helping firms identify, analyze and engage talent faster. But it has not replaced human judgment in […]
What the 2026 HR Trends Report Reveals About Leading Through Change
Last week, I had the opportunity to host a fascinating webinar with Lina Sintes, Global Chair of Talent Solutions at Cornerstone International Group, where we explored the findings from our newly released 2026 HR Trends Report. The conversation reinforced something many leaders are feeling right now: Organizations are being asked to deliver higher productivity, faster […]
The Offer Is the First Act of Leadership
In executive search, most of the attention goes to sourcing the right candidate and guiding organizations through the interview process. Those steps matter, of course. But in many leadership searches, the most sensitive moment comes at the very end. The offer stage. After weeks or months of conversations, alignment, and evaluation, the organization and the […]
AI at Work: What I Recently Learned from HR Leaders
I was recently invited to participate in an AI Roundtable with my peers from Cornerstone International Group. We had participation from four continents to discuss the question, “How are organizations using AI beyond the headlines?” To be clear, I live somewhere between experimental and operational AI user today. On one hand, I die a little […]
A Brave New World Without Non-Compete?
So, for some, this may not be a big deal; however, this is a BIG deal for many! I signed my first noncompete many years ago as a medical device rep and really had no idea what it was all about. As things progressed, I had to sign additional non-compete agreements, and the timing of […]
Internal Equity Might Be Killing Your Business
My family and I recently vacationed in Breckenridge, CO where I was reminded of my skiing (mis)adventures. If you’ve ever been skiing, you’re familiar with the term “mogul” and, if you’re like me, you’re also familiar with the effect they can have on an otherwise enjoyable trip down the mountain. Sometimes as we’re successfully maneuvering […]
