Why Great Culture Fit Is More Than a Buzzword

In the world of executive hiring, few terms are thrown around as casually or misunderstood as deeply as “culture fit.” It’s often shorthand for soft skills, likability, or simply a “gut feeling” about whether a candidate will mesh with the team. However, when it comes to executive search, culture fit isn’t a warm and fuzzy…

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The Hidden Cost of a Bad Executive Hire

When a frontline employee doesn’t work out, the impact, though frustrating, is generally manageable. However, when a C-suite hire is not the right fit, the ripple effects can be significant, even damaging. The stakes are even higher for middle-market companies, particularly those that are founder-led, family-owned, or private equity-backed. A failed executive hire is not…

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Five Tips to Spark Fresh Thinking For a Strong Second Half of 2025

As we enter the second half of 2025, many business leaders are asking the same question: How do we finish strong? The default advice—set clearer goals, invest in your team, streamline operations—is sound but often predictable. But what if you looked at your business through a different lens? This isn’t the time for surface-level tweaks. It’s time…

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