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To the Class of 2026: Don’t Let the Job Market Define You

To the Class of 2026: Don’t Let the Job Market Define You

This week, I want to dedicate a post to the new graduates. If you've recently graduated, you've probably heard the same thing over and over: "It's a tough job market" and unfortunately, that's true. We talk to employers, hiring managers, and candidates every day, and...

The Real Lesson of 250 Years? Invest in the Right Leaders.

The Real Lesson of 250 Years? Invest in the Right Leaders.

As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, it's a reminder that lasting success, whether for a country, a company, or a brand, is never built overnight. It takes vision, resilience, and, above all, leadership. Executive search offers a unique vantage point....

The Headlines Tell One Story. The Talent Market Tells Another.

The Headlines Tell One Story. The Talent Market Tells Another.

The question I'm asked more than any other is, "What are you seeing in the market right now?" If your head is spinning, you're not alone. If you work in communications, public relations, or agency leadership, the ground feels like it's shifting almost daily. In just...

Funny How Your First Job Stays With You

Funny How Your First Job Stays With You

I'm always nostalgic on the first day of summer camp. 🏕️ Working as a camp counselor was one of my first, and still one of my all-time favorite jobs. I can still picture the smell of chlorine, the sticky popsicles, the endless games of capture the flag, and the...

The Power of Authentic Storytelling

The Power of Authentic Storytelling

Is anyone else positively obsessed with the social media content coming from Europeans and other first-time American visitors watching soccer who are in awe of the U.S.? It's fascinating. Amid all the political noise, economic debates, and daily headlines, there are...

The Cost of Hiring for Yesterday’s Job

The Cost of Hiring for Yesterday’s Job

Nine months ago, I wrote about becoming an empty nester. Before this goes off the rails, “this is California, not Kentucky!” (bonus points if you get this reference…) I’m talking about my first year without kids around in 23 years. Having the choice to sleep in on a...