Does Long CEO Tenure Help or Hurt a Company?
It might sound ideal: a successful company led for many years by a dedicated, long-standing CEO. After all, people tend to get better at their jobs as they gain more experience, right? That reasoning may sound logical, but research indicates that long CEO tenure may actually be counterproductive. Here’s a closer look at why long
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Drawing the Line: Where Does the CEO End & the Board of Directors Begin?
In a perfect scenario, a CEO and board of directors work together to guide a company in the right direction. But in practice, there’s often some confusion — on everyone’s part — about what each is responsible for. Here’s a look at how to set clear, effective boundaries between your board of directors and your
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Value Creation Teams: PE Firms’ New Secret Weapon
Successful private equity firms tend to see massive profits when buying and selling companies. And historically, they’ve been able to achieve those profits through buying and selling alone. That’s not the case today. In the current economic climate, the model of flipping companies isn’t enough to generate massive profits — or, at least, generate them
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Stop Hiring for Charisma: 5 Traits to Look for Instead
You’re getting ready to hire a new CEO, and you’re down to two candidates. Both are equally qualified, but one has charismatic magnetism like you’ve never seen before. The other does not. Which do you choose? If you’re like most hiring managers, you’d go for the charismatic one in a heartbeat. It’s easy to see
Read MoreCowen Partners Highlights Global Executives Changing the Face of Business
Cowen Partners has spent the last half-year profiling executives who embody the inspirational traits that make great leaders. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA, October 2, 2023 — Executive search firm Cowen Partners is highlighting its Origin Stories series, which profiles executives who embody the traits that inspire leaders to be great and lead well. The series shares the
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CFO Succession Planning: Make Sure Your Finance Team Is Ready for Anything
By Shawn Cole, President & Founder — Shawn Cole is a nationally recognized authority on CFO recruiting. His insights regularly appear in Forbes, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, CFO Dive, Entrepreneur, and other leading publications, delivering nuanced and critical analysis on executive recruitment, succession planning, enterprise transformation, and the evolving
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Seven Strategic Reasons to Work With an Executive Recruiter for Your Search
Hiring at the executive level is a critical process, and the outcome will affect your company for many years. The person you hire will play a role in determining the direction of your company, aligning the business, inspiring and mobilizing employees, and engaging with stakeholders. Finding the best executive for the job is not just
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Four Critical Steps Every CEO Candidate Should Take on Their Journey to the Top
Do you envision the role of CEO in your future? It’s a worthwhile goal to have, but getting there is a challenging journey not everyone is built for. It requires honest introspection and hard work. The road to the top is paved with learning, humility, and results. You must display solid leadership traits like objectivity,
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What Are Some Executive Resume Red Flags?
It’s never a great idea to submit a poorly done resume with a job application. But when the application is for an executive position, the stakes are even higher — meaning a low-quality resume is an especially bad sign. After all, executive positions demand an enormous amount of focus and dedication. If an applicant can’t
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How to Find C-Suite Talent for Your Private Equity Firm (& Convince Them to Choose You)
Hiring the right talent is important for any business. But it’s especially critical in the ultra-competitive world of private equity firms, where a company’s success or failure often hinges on the caliber of its employees. Whether you’re hiring for one open position or 20, you know that you need to attract top talent. But that
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