Month: August 2024

Relationships are built (or ruined) one conversation at a time. I have always seen effective conversation as a way to transfer energy between people in a way that fosters understanding, builds trust…

Relationships are built (or ruined) one conversation at a time. I have always seen effective conversation as a way to transfer energy between people in a way that fosters understanding, builds trust…

Navigating to your dream executive role that aligns with your passions is not just aspirational—it is critical for enduring leadership success and fulfillment. As an experienced professional, you are not just looking…

OpenAI’s board took a tough call of firing the founding CEO Sam Altman without having trust from their organization/people or winning confidence of their investors like Microsoft. Within 24 hours, Microsoft’s CEO,…

Leadership doesn’t make “a difference.” It makes “the difference.” That is true in all area of an organization, and especially true in creating extraordinary customer service. You might be able to manage…

Finding a Job After 50:A Guide to a Successful Career Transition Finding a job after 50 can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. People often ask me if it is hopeless to…

There is no growth without courage.  In my career of 25+ years, I had several moments that required me to exhibit courage. I was a functional head in year 2008 when my…

Maintaining a Powerful LinkedIn Profile: A Guide for Senior Executives Your LinkedIn profile is often your first introduction to potential employers, partners and colleagues. For senior executives, maintaining a powerful LinkedIn profile…

If you don’t frame your metrics right, they can distort behaviors.  A bank executive once insisted that I do him a favor by getting a free credit card (even when I did…

We are thrilled to announce that Forbes has once again named Pearson Partners International one of America’s Best Executive Search Firms. This marks the fourth year of this distinction for our commitment…