Culture-Driven Leadership: The Missing Piece in Executive Hiring
Your company culture isn’t what it was five years ago—and it won’t be what it is today five years from now. In fact, your organizational culture might be evolving more rapidly than ever. Digital transformation, AI integration, remote and hybrid work models, economic uncertainty, and shifting workforce expectations are reshaping workplace culture faster than most […]
Leadership Transitions: Challenges, Best Practices and Steps to Succeed
Leadership transitions are high-stakes moments because they can significantly impact an organization’s trajectory for years to come. Yet, they are so difficult to get right. Experts, including McKinsey & Company and Harvard Business Review, estimate that between 27% and 60% of executive transitions fail or disappoint within the first 18 months. Considering the time, resources, […]
How to Successfully Onboard Executives
The successful onboarding of a new executive can tip the scales between success and failure, or retention and turnover. Just as an executive hire has wide-reaching, long-term implications, the onboarding process is just as impactful. It’s no secret that effective onboarding positively impacts retention, in general. According to Gallup and the Society for Human Resource […]
CFO Executive Search: Guide to Finding the Best Financial Leader
Finding the right chief financial officer impacts more than organizational finances. The CFO role has evolved into strategic leadership, considering operations, sales, risk, and technology-oriented factors — all while shaping the cross-functional financial aspects of an organization. In a 2023 examination of the role, McKinsey & Company referred to the chief financial officer as the […]
Executive Chair vs CEO: Roles, Authority, and Corporate Structure
Outside the C-suite, the closely related roles of Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) are frequently misinterpreted. And it’s not surprising. These pivotal positions share several characteristics within the corporate governance structure and often work together. Yet, fundamentally, their authority, key responsibilities, and overall function within an organization differ sharply. This article clarifies the […]
The Complete Guide for CEO Succession Planning
A CEO departure is one of the most critical transitions a company can face — and potentially the most costly. From the operational disruption that leads to lost momentum and stalled initiatives to reduced investor confidence and reduced stock rating. 2021 Harvard Business Review research estimated that poor succession planning added up to $1 trillion […]