by Ken McGovern | Mar 23, 2026 | Career, Executive Search, Networking
Over the years I have noticed something interesting about successful people in business. The ones who consistently make smart decisions rarely make them alone. Behind most strong leaders is a circle of trusted advisors – people they turn to for perspective,...
by Ken McGovern | Jan 15, 2026 | Career, Executive Search, Interviewing, Job Search
Career pivots rarely fail because someone lacks talent. They fail because the story never becomes believable. That difference matters more than most candidates realize. When experienced professionals attempt a career change, the friction usually appears early....
by Ken McGovern | Sep 16, 2025 | Executive Search, Interviewing
Virtual vs. In-Person Interviews: What We Have Gained and What We Have Lost Not long ago, an in-person interview was a non-negotiable part of the hiring process. Candidates expected to take time off from work, travel to a company’s office, and meet with...
by Ken McGovern | Jul 14, 2025 | Culture, Executive Search
“Culture Fit” has become one of the most overused and underexamined phrases in the hiring world. Companies proudly tout that they hire for it. Leaders list it as a top priority in their recruitment process. But peel back the layers, and an unsettling reality emerges....
by Ken McGovern | May 19, 2025 | Executive Search, Job Search
Let’s talk about a silent killer in your business. Not supply chain issues.Not inflation.Not even AI. I’m talking about open positions — and the cost of trying to fill them the wrong way. I’m stressing the WRONG. You might not see it right away. But it’s there.That...
by Ken McGovern | Sep 16, 2024 | Culture, Executive Search, Leadership, Leadership Development
Life’s transitions, whether personal or professional, often come with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. When my wife and I relocated from our long-time home in a town where we had lived for 30+ years to a new home down state. We found ourselves in the unfamiliar...