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Archives for Leadership Development

Leadership Development

Playing to Win in Times of Uncertainty

March 21, 2024 by Kelly Kearney

I just finished another fun and memorable season of coaching youth basketball. As a volunteer basketball coach for many years, we talk a lot about attitude and effort, and how these two behaviors positively or negatively influence our team and how we play the game. We also talk about the difference between playing to win, […]

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Filed Under: Leadership Development

New Year, New Career

January 25, 2024 by Grace Heiman

Cornerstone Kansas City is committed to the entire search process, which continues past the new hire’s first day on the job. In order to ensure continued success for both client and candidate, say hello to our new Client Success Coordinator: Grace Heiman! Grace will focus on honing the high standards we uphold both during and […]

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Filed Under: Leadership Development

Creating Your Word for the Year

December 19, 2023 by accelerator3

For over ten years, my women’s small group gathers as we step into a New Year, to reflect on the prior year and think about the year ahead of us to come up with our personal “Word for the Year.” This has replaced traditional New Year’s resolutions, selecting a word that provides a guiding theme […]

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Filed Under: Leadership Development

Do You Have New Life In Your Company?

November 13, 2023 by Dan Heiman

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 […]

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Filed Under: Leadership Development

Go The Distance To Attract The Right People

August 15, 2023 by Kelly Kearney

A few weeks ago, I took my family to visit one of my favorite places. A place that reminds me of “all that once was good and could be again!” Of course, I am talking about Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa. As my family was driving home at dusk through beautiful Iowa countryside, I […]

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Filed Under: Leadership Development Tagged With: executive recruiting

How To Foster a Mindset of Thankfulness in the Workplace 

November 29, 2022 by Blake Nearmyer

As we reflect on the week of thanksgiving, I’m reminded that thankfulness should be an all year thing, and especially in the workplace. Thankfulness in the workplace builds relationships, fosters connections, and promotes growth. If you prioritize sincere and consistent expressions of gratitude to your co-workers and clients, you will create a ripple effect of […]

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Filed Under: Executive Recruiting, Leadership Development

The Value of the Empathetic Leader

May 24, 2022 by Lisa Bruemmer

There has been much talk about the change in the way we work.  Many workers left their offices during the pandemic and have not returned.  We recently surveyed our clients and find  employees have embraced both hybrid and work from home opportunities and value the flexibility as much as compensation.  We asked what they considered […]

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Filed Under: Leadership Development

Why Executives Should Take Time for Modification

November 14, 2017 by Dan Heiman

Dan Heiman, President and Managing Partner of Cornerstone Kansas City Executive Search firm, explains the importance for executives to routinely allow time for modification and positive change. The benefits of stepping out of your day-to-day routine not only can improve your productivity but can offer opportunities for enlightening experiences making you more fruitful for those […]

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Filed Under: Career Management, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

New Features for our Clients and Candidates

September 19, 2017 by Dan Heiman

A letter from Cornerstone-Kansas City President, Dan Heiman. Cornerstone Kansas City serves client companies by providing solutions for the Executive Acquisition and Talent Development life-cycle. We deliver world-class results through Retained Executive Search, Leadership Development, and Onboarding services. How can we help you thrive?

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Filed Under: Leadership Development, Outplacement, Retained Executive Search

Executive Recruiting and Business: Why We Should Help Others Succeed

June 13, 2017 by Lisa Bruemmer

Cornerstone – Kansas City is dedicated to supporting our client companies and helping their businesses succeed through human capital, aka people. Throughout our engagements, we strive to help others succeed and thrive. Lisa Bruemmer, Director of Client Services offers hope for the future of business. 

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Filed Under: Leadership Development

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