ThinkingAhead Executive Search

Confession: I told my team I'd start posting more on LinkedIn. Then I made the mistake of telling them out loud, in a room, last week in meetings, where they could remember it. This is that post. Accountability works, apparently. Thanks to my team for caring enough to be annoying to hold me accountable to being more visible on LinkedIn. Also here is a pic from Sunday of my daughter feeding turtles...happy summer all 😎

Slow decision-making is costing your organization the most in today's hiring market. At least, according to your answers on our poll two weeks ago -- but we agree. Candidates aren't playing hard-to-get with you — they just have multiple offers and bills piling up. And for every company with a 3-4 week interview process, there's a competitor reaching a decision in 2. You've either seen it, heard of it, or experienced it yourself. It's a hard pill to swallow, losing good candidates to quicker competition. We hear you. We see you. Let's fix it. Together. . #Recruiting #TopTalent #Speed #ExecutiveSearch #SearchPartner

"What pathways to meaning, life, and creativity outside your work are inviting more of your attention in the second half of the year? It's not just about a hobby. You can't find meaning primarily through consumption -- but through contribution. What is a creative outlet for contribution that may be calling for you to pay greater attention to?" Jonathan McIntosh, CPC led a hard-hitting section on intentionally building more meaning into our careers, callings, and lives. Since our work is filled with transferring energy through phone conversations, creating meaning OUTSIDE of work is the most authentic way we can show up AT work. We talked about developing meaning through three key pathways: 🗝️ Finding and pouring into a creative outlet. 🗝️ Bringing your unique self to work (What is your superpower?). 🗝️ Identifying what you're no longer willing to tolerate (What flavor of the garbage gumbo are you willing to eat?). Through a series of reflective questions, Jonathan provided us with an architecture of how to expand the intersection of the Venn diagram of meaning and money -- because that slice of authenticity is where your effort has the biggest return. We're ever grateful for our speakers, like Jonathan, for investing their time, sharing their knowledge, and helping make this year's Summer Compass a meaningful experience for everyone. Let us know in the comments if you want more of Jonathan's questions for reflecting on your desk, your meaning, and your energy. . #SpotlightSeries #SummerCompass #ProfessionalDevelopment #SpeakerSpotlight #ThoughtLeadership #Meaning

Take it from Stephanie Maas: when your kid asks you what you do for a living, try to simplify... Listen to the newest Talent Tidbit, out now: https://lnkd.in/gKu96vyw . #executive #recruiting #executivesearch #RecruiterTipThursday #thinkingahead #job #career #search #work #talent #mom #kids #recruiter #headhunter  

What's your bag of choice? 👜 Satchel? Backpack? Purse? Tote? You can only fit so much in your carry-on. And with TSA these days, who knows what you're even allowed to have? Your tools of the trade might be flagged at security. If you know someone's luggage, you know their mind. So, we asked TA recruiters what they made sure slid into their overhead compartment on their flight to Summer Compass. Their answers may surprise you. Then again, maybe they won't... . Read Allen, Nicole Sayago, Jonathan McIntosh, CPC, Jamal Sekou #ProfessionalDevelopment #ExecutiveSearch #CarryingBaggage #ShareTheLoad #TopTalent #Hiring #RecruiterConference

Two days. Dozens of conversations. Countless ideas to bring home. Here are a few: "Value isn't measured by what we learn -- it's measured by what we implement." - Dan Kuhar, CPC "The danger is that I was conflating success with independence." Alex Grove, CPC "Take advantage of the momentum you've built." Greg Boucher At our Summer Compass, we celebrated wins, planned for the future, stepped outside our comfort zones (sometimes through a few silly games), and spent time giving back alongside the incredible team of women at Thistle Farms. Yes, our notebooks are full upon our return to our desks this Monday. But the most valuable part of Summer Compass wasn't any one session or activity. It was the conversations. We're grateful for every teammate who shared their perspective, speaker who challenged our thinking, and moment that reinforced what makes ThinkingAhead special: a team that believes great work begins with great relationships. Now, we take that momentum forward -- to our clients, candidates, and the conversations that help people and organizations move ahead (and THINK ahead 😉) We'll see you next time -- in six months, at Winter Compass. 🥹 . #SummerCompass #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch #Teamwork #ProfessionalDevelopment #Relationships #Conversations #TopTalent

All smiles heading into Day 2 of ThinkingAhead's Summer Compass! Yesterday was filled with meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from across the country. One of the greatest benefits of coming together each year is the chance to learn from one another—sharing ideas, challenging our thinking, and strengthening the relationships that make our work possible. Today, we'll continue those conversations as we invest in our people, our practices, and the ways we can better serve our clients and candidates. We're looking forward to another day of learning, collaboration, and the insights that come from bringing great people together. We can't wait to bring you along for our second and final day! 🌞 . #SummerCompass #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #Collaboration #Teamwork #ProfessionalDevelopment #Recruiting