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      Why Your Company Is Failing at Building the Next Generation of Leaders

      Leadership isn’t just about finding the right person for today — it’s about building a bench for tomorrow.

      In my latest article for Fast Company, I explore why flattened org charts and leaner management layers are leaving companies with fewer ready-now leaders, and what you can do to reverse the trend.

      From redefining mid-level experience to creating “mini-CEO” opportunities, to formalizing mentorship and sponsorship, the solutions are practical and urgent.

      If you care about the long-term health of your leadership pipeline — and the future of your organization — this is a must-read.

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      Shawn Cole is the President & Co-Founder of Cowen Partners Executive Search, recognized by Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Bloomberg as one of the nation’s leading authorities on executive hiring and succession planning.

      Cowen Partners is the nation’s executive search firm, enabling companies to harness the power of human capital to fuel their success.

      Our experienced executive recruiters give clients access to the top 1% of human capital to create opportunities that accelerate their growth and market share. With Cowen Partners, clients can grow at scale, create value, and drive results with world-class talent. Our clients are both small and large, publicly traded, pre-IPO, private, and non-profit organizations.

      Clients are typically $50 million to multi-billion dollar revenue Fortune 1000 companies or have assets between $500 million to $15 billion. Successful placements span the entire C-Suite and include VP and director-level leadership roles.

      With our proven processes and guaranteed results, we have successfully placed hundreds of candidates in industries including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, financial services, and private equity. Explore the industry-leading resources, C-suite news, and corporate insights below to see why Cowen Partners continues to be a trusted leader in executive search across nearly all industries.

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