Happy 20th!
Can’t believe it’s been 20 years since I left my operational finance career for recruiting. Here’s a short review of how the firm evolved and what’s important for success in search today (hint: decisive CEO is a big part of it!)
I’ve Been Keeping a Secret about Search Across the C-Level
Ready to share a secret about Colosi Associates search and some recent wins.
How to Love the Ones You’re With - Number One Action
The most important thing the CEO can do to retain employees is….
CFO. VP FINANCE. CONTROLLER. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
In the smaller growth company, anything from start-up to even $100m in revenue or more, a lot depends. Look past titles and the table of contents resumes to the deep chapters of can-do’s and want-to-do’s to hire the best.
Mental Energy Will Always Be Limited By Your Physical Resilience
Our ability to focus is linked to our physical well-being. Let’s dive into how we can overcome emotional hurdles and the importance of getting moving to improve our mental capacity.
COVID-19's Impact on the Candidate Population
There’s now a divide in our workforce: those that want to stay remote, those that want a hybrid setup, and those that can’t wait to get back in the office. There are going to be many possibilities and silver linings from COVID, we just need to look for them!
INFORMING IS NOT COMPLAINING
Informing our boss that we’re overwhelmed doesn’t make us failures or mean we’re complaining. Especially during COVID-19, we must learn to accept that, unfortunately, most of us aren’t superhuman!
Don't Seek Approval When Hiring the Next CFO
As CEO, it’s crucial to understand the difference between seeking input and seeking approval throughout the hiring process for a C-suite team member. Once you've gathered as much knowledge as possible on the candidate, you as the CEO must be decisive and take the plunge on the new hire! In this two part series, we'll look at ways to find the right decisive c-suite hire for your organization.!
UNCOVERING DECISION-MAKING ABILITIES IN CFOS
We must learn about an organization’s decision-making style as well as the candidates’ decision-making processes to see if there is a good fit between the organization and new hire. This post discusses probing questions to unearth how decisively decisions are made by individuals and organizations!
RECRUITING CHANGED IN 2020: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR 2021?
The year 2020 forced companies and industries around the globe to adapt and be flexible, and recruiting was not spared! Here’s how we adapted, while maintaining our focus on providing a tailored search for your business needs.
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF WRITING A THANK YOU NOTE
Going beyond just a simple “Thank You” can increase your chances of getting hired. Let’s take a look at ways to make your thank you note stand out and get the attention of the hiring manager!
5 Five-Minute Fixes to Blursday
Blursday: the merging of minutes, hours, and days since COVID-19 shut so much of the world down. Here are a few quick ways to make the days a little less “blurry!”
What's REALLY Your Org's Purpose? Has it Changed?
“What is your reason for existing? What value are you giving your customers? Why is your firm uniquely capable of providing it?” Hiring does continue in this market. In a time when it’s more challenging to stay connected, make sure your team feels connected through purpose.