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EQ Hot Take: Self-Awareness Beats Self-Promotion The most impactful leaders don’t just know their strengths— They understand how others perceive them. Knowing yourself gets you hired. Understanding your impact keeps you there. #EmotionalIntelligence #SearchWithDepth #LeadershipHiring #HarvardSearch #SearchDifferently

🧭 Strategy First, Search Second Before we launch a search, we learn your business. Your strategy, structure, and success metrics shape every recommendation we make. That’s how we align the right leaders to your long-term goals. #StrategicSearch #ExecutiveAlignment #LeadershipHiring #HarvardSearch #SearchDifferently

🔍 The Relationship Game: Week 2 The job description? That’s the cover. We read the whole book. We dig beyond the bullet points to uncover the unspoken needs: team dynamics, leadership gaps, and where the role will be six months from now. That’s how you find the right leader — not just the available one. #TalentStrategy #ExecutiveSearch #LeadershipHiring #LongGame

Lessons from a Mis-Hire: What We Learned A client once called us in after a leadership hire went sideways. The résumé was flawless—but the cultural fit wasn’t. Now, every search executed includes EQ and leadership presence as core criteria. Because the wrong fit costs more than just time. #SearchLessons #HiringMistakes #LeadershipAlignment #HarvardSearch #SearchDifferently

🔦 Search Is Confidential for a Reason Whether it's a stealth backfill or an upcoming restructure, confidentiality is key. We protect your brand and reputation while delivering results behind the scenes. #ConfidentialSearch #TrustedPartner #ExecutiveSearch #HarvardSearch #SearchDifferently

🎯 The Relationship Game: Week 1 In executive search, winning the first client is like landing on the “START” square — exciting, full of possibility… and only the beginning. The real secret? We invest heavily before we ever send a résumé. We learn the business, the culture, the leadership DNA — so we can get it right from day one. Because the first win sets the tone for all the wins that follow. 🏁 #ExecutiveSearch #HGIAdvantage #RelationshipDriven #LongGameLeadership #SearchDifferently

From the Desk of a Managing Director: Why We Read Job Descriptions Differently Most people look for qualifications. We look for subtext. What’s the story behind this hire? What pressures are shaping it? It’s not about buzzwords—it’s about understanding business transformation. #SearchStrategy #LeadershipHiring #ExecutiveSearch #HarvardSearch #SearchDifferently

🔥 Hot Takes on Employee Retention: Retention is Built on Trust Retention starts with something simple—but powerful: trust. When leaders lead with transparency and follow through, people stay. 🔥 Hot Take: Trust is a foundational element of employee retention. Leaders must communicate transparently, follow through on commitments, and create a safe environment for feedback. 🗣 Question: How do you build trust in your organization to enhance retention? #TrustInLeadership #RetentionStartsWithTrust #HotTakes #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipStrategy #HarvardSearch

⚙️ Why Executive Search Requires Operator Thinking You can’t just scan resumes, you have to understand how a business runs. Our team includes former executives, operators, and consultants. That’s how we identify leaders who can actually lead the business. #ExecutiveSearch #OperationalExcellence #LeadershipHiring #HarvardSearch

💬 EQ in Action: Real Lessons from a Search A finalist recently made a lasting impression, not with a perfect resume, but with how he handled conflict during interviews. He showed self-awareness, curiosity, and accountability. That’s EQ. And that’s leadership. #EmotionalIntelligence #SearchWithDepth #LeadershipHiring #HarvardSearch