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Top Ten Worst CEO Traits

Top Ten Worst CEO Traits

Ever had an awful boss? Perhaps he or she had some or maybe most of these bad traits: Control Junkie: Has a tough time truly delegating or letting go. Has…

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Violinist in the Subway – Can we Recognize Talent?

Violinist in the Subway – Can we Recognize Talent?

Perhaps you have heard the story:  Internationally acclaimed concert violinist Joshua Bell once agreed to don street clothes and play his $3.5 million dollar Stradivarius violin in a Washington DC…

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When Should Early Stage Companies Hire Recruiters?

When Should Early Stage Companies Hire Recruiters?

At what point do startups need outside help to find the right people for their open positions? Start-ups need outside help in recruiting under three circumstances: The need for talent…

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How to Answer Angry E-mails

How to Answer Angry E-mails

What do you do when you get an angry, rude e-mail?  If you respond in-kind, and “yell” back, it just escalates and becomes a lose/lose communication transaction.  E-mails can sometimes…

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“Search Friction” wins Nobel Prize for Economics

“Search Friction” wins Nobel Prize for Economics

How often does a Nobel prize relate to your daily work? In 2010, the Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to three brilliant professors who changed the way the world…

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“A” Player Decision Making

“A” Player Decision Making

The concepts of Topgrading, the bestselling hiring /staffing book by Brad Smart, align well with our Performance-Based approach to hiring. Brad Smart’s blog has a great article on how “A”…

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Making Reference Checks Count

Making Reference Checks Count

Employers are uneven on the subject of reference checks. Many check references very thoroughly, and even employ outside services. But, we also hear, “why bother – HR will only give…

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Flexibility in Staffing – Give Yourself Wiggle Room

Flexibility in Staffing – Give Yourself Wiggle Room

We always advocate precision in hiring: Specify the critical results (in the form of SMART objectives) you want from a candidate, and hire someone who can deliver those results. This…

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A great executive search firm brings its clients “A” players every time – top performers who produce specific, measurable results and have an impact on your bottom line. Our precision…

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7 Warning Signs You Need a Retained Search Firm
7 Warning Signs You Need a Retained Search Firm

7 Warning Signs You Need a Retained Search Firm

In an evolving business landscape, the need for strategic hires has never been more crucial. In specialized sectors like aerospace & defense where the competition is intense and the need…...

6 Compelling Reasons to Hire on Attitude, Not Skill (And What to Look For)
6 Compelling Reasons to Hire on Attitude, Not Skill (And What to Look For)

6 Compelling Reasons to Hire on Attitude, Not Skill (And What to Look For)

In the competitive landscape of modern business, the traditional emphasis on technical skills during the hiring process is undergoing a significant shift. More and more companies are realizing the profound…...

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