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In a rapidly shifting business environment, how are leaders keeping up? The 2025 High-End Independent Talent Report reveals how organizations are strategically supplementing in-house teams with independent talent to quickly scale capacity, address skill gaps, and execute key projects to drive transformation. Explore the full report to see how business leaders are navigating uncertainty and complexity: https://bit.ly/44S31dR #OnDemandTalent #InterimExecutives #Research

What’s the biggest mindset shift when moving from CFO to CEO? For Joe Lister, CEO of Unite Students, it’s learning to “do only what I can do.” In this episode, he reflects on his first year in the role—sharing how he’s navigated new expectations, built out his team, and stayed grounded through it all. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/434doKa #Leadership #CFO #CEO #ExecutiveTransition

Heidrick & Struggles is heading to #CultivateLondon on June 10th! Let’s connect in person — we’d love to meet with you: https://bit.ly/4mrlSCJ #Leadership #FutureOfWork

AI is transforming HR—and HR leaders are at the center of this evolution. To lead AI-enabled workforces, HR executives must embrace three key leadership essentials: 🔹 An AI-ownership mindset 🔹 A learning mindset with strong change leadership 🔹 A connecting mindset across and beyond the organization Explore insights from seven top HR leaders on how to lead the AI transformation in HR. #Leadership #AIinHR #FutureOfWork #CPOs #HRLeaders

From boards to C-suites, expectations for leadership are being rewritten in real time. Heidrick & Struggles' Dominique Fortier joins Forbes to unpack what it takes to lead in an AI-enabled financial services landscape. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3Flywmb #Leadership #FinancialServices #AI

What do top leaders wish they’d known before stepping into their roles? New insights from executives at leading technology companies reveal three critical questions every leader should ask when considering a new role—and why success starts long before day one. Read the full article by Jaimee Eddington and Kelly O. Kay: https://bit.ly/3ScJflO #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch #TechLeadership #CareerTransitions

🚀 Winning the AI Adoption Game: Why Alignment, Teamwork, and the Right Roles Matter In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, successful adoption is no longer just a tech issue - it's a leadership challenge. In a new article co-authored by Sam Burman, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles and global managing partner of Frontier Tech, and John Gibson, Chief Commercial Officer at Faculty, we explore what it really takes to embed AI across an organization - and win. 🔑 Key takeaways: - Alignment of AI goals with your corporate strategy is essential. - Teamwork across the C-suite - not just the tech function - drives meaningful impact. - The decision to appoint a Chief AI Officer must be strategic, not symbolic. - AI adoption is a team sport. Leaders must champion it together. 📖 Read the full article to learn how to position your organization for sustainable AI success: https://lnkd.in/eXZ56dWy #AI #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #AIAdoption

We’re proud to support the release of The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Top Board Directors Journal Report, recognizing 250 outstanding board members who are shaping the future of corporate leadership. Congratulations to all those honored for their contributions to stronger, more forward-thinking governance.   The report coincides with the launch of the WSJ Board of Directors Council, a new premium membership community from The WSJ Leadership Institute designed to connect and support today’s leading board directors. Heidrick & Struggles, alongside Diligent, is proud to be a founding sponsor of this important initiative, supporting its goal of enhancing governance through insightful dialogue and peer connection.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at #CultivateUS! We had insightful discussions on the importance of leveraging AI-backed technology. Let’s continue the conversation—book a meeting with one of our assessment experts here: https://bit.ly/45bjTMM #Leadership #HeidrickNavigator

The demand for interim executives is surging — especially in the C-suite. Heidrick & Struggles’ Sunny Ackerman weighs in on what’s driving the trend. Read the full article by Agenda: https://bit.ly/4kmRk3e #InterimExecutives #CFOs #OnDemandTalent