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This quote from John C. Maxwell drives home why planning for the future is so essential in business. How to Create a Future-Ready Succession Plan As an HR professional, you play a crucial role in ensuring your company has a plan for the future. You’re the one who identifies and trains the next generation of […]

Why Should CEOs Prioritize Outplacement Services During M&A and Restructuring? As a CEO navigating the complexities of restructuring and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), it’s crucial to recognize the strategic value of outplacement and career transition support services. These services play a pivotal role in supporting departing employees and safeguarding your organization’s long-term success and reputation. […]

Atchison, Kansas. Columbia, Missouri. Greeley, Colorado. Joplin, Missouri. Manhattan, Kansas. Pacific Junction, Iowa. Wichita, Kansas. These are just a few of our summer road trips outside the Kansas City metro as we hit the pavement to visit our customers! Stewardship is one of our core values at Cornerstone. We are big believers in giving gratitude […]

Believe it or not, I’m getting ready to celebrate my 11thyear as an executive recruiter. I joined Michael Shirley Associates in October 2006 and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my professional career.

You know the old saying, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat”.  While this is true, common sense tells us that some ways will be more painful and exact a greater toll than others. Enter “Boon”, a new online recruiting site. In theory, this is a great idea and, in some cases, may […]

The original founder of my firm (Cornerstone-Kansas City), Michael Shirley (previously Michael Shirley Associates), recently spoke to a group of executives to advise them on the process of selecting executives for their organizations. One of the key comments from that  presentation was: “The first rule of management is…Don’t send your ducks to eagle school.”

Dan Heiman, Cornerstone – Kansas City’s President and Executive Search expert has interviewed thousands of seasoned, experienced professionals, some of which he considers professional “rockstars”. Heiman encourages client companies to be open to the benefits of hiring very experienced Candidates, no matter their age.

Kansas City – January 26, 2017 –  A recent Gallup poll shows 50% of Americans think this is the best time of all to find a quality job – only days after the inauguration that ended one of the most bitter presidential elections.  It is the most optimistic result in 15 years of polling.

During this season of thanksgiving and anticipation of the birth of Christ, it’s a GREAT reminder of how truly blessed I am to be associated with so many good people because of my work.

For the past several years, at the suggestion of one of my brothers in Christ, I’ve woken up early on Thanksgiving day, grabbed a cup of coffee, and written down all that I’m truly thankful for.

I frequently joke that it’s best to “walk a mile in the other person’s shoes.” Then, if you don’t understand or can’t help, you’re a mile away….and you have their shoes. ? 

As many of you know, I’m a member of the Cornerstone International Group (CIG) which is a network of independently owned and operated executive search and leadership consulting firms just like mine that operate in 66 different locations all over the world.