Inside the Headhunter’s Journal
Feeling the beat of our industry. Charting the terrain of industry trends.
By Pierre COLLOWALD
Co-Chairman and Managing Partner
Notes
Why Confidentiality Is the Non-Negotiable Foundation of Executive Search. Breaches Destroy Trust and Careers.
The N+1 Will Always Beat Your Assessment. That’s Where the Real Decision Happens.
The Verdict Can Wait. The Acknowledgment Can’t.
Niceness vs. Kindness: The Real Leadership Skill Nobody Wants to Talk About
Taming Thought Overload: How Leaders Find Clarity
You Can Lose Almost Half Your Points and Still Win the Match. A Lesson Learned From Roger Federer.
You’re not here to be served. You’re here to serve. And if you can’t handle that, maybe don’t lead people.
From Boardroom Silence to Everyday Action: Why ESG Titles Are Disappearing
The spark from Simon Sinek: Real Strength Isn’t Doing It Alone. It’s Knowing When to Lean on Someone.
John Amaechi OBE & The Self‑Awareness Gap: When Leaders Lose Their Mirror
AI Doesn’t Eliminate Bias—It Amplifies It: A Warning for Hiring Leaders
When a CEO Walks In Tired, Not Triumphant
When AI Interviews AI: Why Face‑to‑Face Still Wins the Talent Game
On paper, everything looked perfect. When a CEO’s Sleepless Nights Reveal a Hidden Leadership Gap.
From Alpine Sunrise to a Solo 140 km Test: Lessons Learned on the Maratona dles Dolomites
Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Launch an Executive Search
The Leadership Lesson I Learned From Roger Federer
When the Conductor Walks Off: Lessons on Leadership
Leadership in Turbulent Times: What My Biggest Manufacturing Client Really Wants
Last week, I turned down a candidate who ticked every box
“I Don’t Have a Degree”—Why That’s Not a Deal‑Breaker for Leaders
When Intelligence Walks Away From Humanity: Rethinking Leadership in the Age of Autonomous AI
Why Sustainability Remains a Core Business Imperative Even as Political Momentum Wanes Across the U.S. and Europe
Guillaume Boutin’s departure is a wake up call for every leader
Defending DEI Until The Very End
Thinking About Joining a Board? Here’s How to Get Started.
Moving Beyond the Male‑to‑Female Ratio: Embracing “Diversity 2.0”
Listening Beats Selling: Why Job Seekers Need to Listen
Discover why authentic stories matter more than résumés
AI in Executive Search: Where We Stand Today and What Lies Ahead
The EQ Paradox: Why High Emotional Intelligence Leaders Aren’t Always Top Performers
The Hidden Cost of Remote Work: Higher Layoff Risk and Slower Career Progress
Beyond Gender Quotas: Building Boards That Mirror Society
Our Executive Search Pledge In The Fight Against Climate Change Is By Transforming Leadership
I have added Executive Coaching to Our Executive Search Services. Here is Why
2023: The New Normal in Executive Search and What to Do About It
Gen Y And Gen X Are Leaving The Building–The Great Quit And You
Diverse Leadership Teams Perform Better
COVID Changed How We, Recruiters, Work. It Is Changing How And Who We Hire Too.
The Zen Of Making Luck In Business
Adam Grant: Givers and takers in the world of executive search
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