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Should You Replace Your VP of Sales? Ask These Questions First
Before you replace your VP of Sales, ask whether the problem is the leader or the system. Here are the questions that tell you the difference.
May 8, 2026
Why Does a VP of HR Search Fail Quietly in a High-Growth Company?
Why VP of HR searches fail quietly in high-growth companies, and how to fix the profile, the timing, and CEO misalignment before they cost you.
May 7, 2026
What Does It Actually Take to Hire a CHRO Who Changes Company Culture?
Most CHRO hires fail before the search begins. What a culture-changing CHRO actually does, and why the CEO is the variable nobody talks about.
May 7, 2026
What Is the Fake Candidate Problem in Executive Hiring, and Why Is Retained Search the Only Process That Catches It?
41 percent of organizations have hired a fraudulent candidate. Why retained executive search is the process built to catch fake candidates first.
May 7, 2026
Which US Cities Are Winning the Foreign Manufacturing Boom in 2026
Foreign direct investment in US manufacturing hit $120 billion in 2024. PRL International on which US cities are winning it and where leaders go.
May 7, 2026
What Do PE Firms Get Wrong in the First 90 Days After an Acquisition?
PE firms lose their best people in the first 90 days after an acquisition. What the firms that hit their targets do differently, and when to start.
May 7, 2026
What Does It Take to Hire a Chief Sales Officer Who Can Actually Scale Revenue?
Most mid-market companies hire a closer when they need a builder. What a Chief Sales Officer who scales revenue does, and what the search must find.
May 7, 2026
Who Really Decides the CEO Hire in a PE-Backed Company?
Who really decides the CEO hire in a PE-backed company? The sponsor does, and the board ratifies. What that means for your search, and where it breaks.
May 7, 2026
You're Not Behind Yet. But You Will Be If You Don't Start Learning This Now.
Most Pittsburgh businesses have not deployed agentic AI yet. The window is still open. Here is what it takes to move before your competitors do
May 7, 2026
Why Do Mid-Market Companies Lose Their Best Executive Candidates in the Final Round?
Mid-market companies lose great executive candidates in the final round more than any other stage. Here is exactly why it happens and how to prevent it.
May 6, 2026
Cosa fanno di sbagliato le aziende straniere quando assumono il primo team dirigenziale americano
Le aziende straniere in USA commettono sempre gli stessi errori nella prima selezione dirigenziale. Ecco quali sono e come evitarli.
May 6, 2026
Ce que les entreprises étrangères font mal lors du recrutement de leur première équipe de direction américaine
Les erreurs que commettent les entreprises etrangeres en recrutant leur premier dirigeant americain, et comment les eviter des le depart.
May 6, 2026
Should a Japanese Company's US Subsidiary Hire a VP of Finance or a CFO?
Should a Japanese company's US subsidiary hire a VP of Finance or a CFO? The two roles are not interchangeable and the parent usually picks wrong.
May 6, 2026
VP of Finance vs CFO: What Is the Difference, and Which Does Your Company Need?
The CFO vs VP of Finance decision determines whether your financial leadership hire works or fails. Here is how mid-market companies get it right.
May 6, 2026
Was ausländische Unternehmen bei der ersten US-Führungskraft falsch machen
Ausländische Unternehmen machen beim ersten US-Manager denselben Fehler. Was schiefläuft und wie Retained Search das Problem löst.
May 6, 2026
What Do Foreign Companies Get Wrong When Hiring Their First US Executive?
Foreign companies entering the US make the same executive hiring mistakes. Here is what goes wrong and what the right process looks like.
May 6, 2026
The Moneyball Approach to Executive Search
The Moneyball approach to executive search means hiring on signals that predict performance, not pedigree. Here is how it works and why it wins.
May 5, 2026
Why Does How You Handle a Recruiter's Cold Call Matter More to Your Career Than You Think?
How you handle a recruiter's call says more about you than your resume does. No can be said with kindness, and it is remembered either way.
May 4, 2026
Why Do Most Companies Undervalue Their Chief Human Resources Officer?
Most companies treat the Chief Human Resources Officer as overhead. Here is what that costs and what a strategic CHRO search actually requires.
May 3, 2026
Why Do Mid-Market Companies in Atlanta Keep Losing Executive Searches to the Fortune 500?
Mid-market Atlanta companies compete for senior executives against Delta, UPS, and Home Depot. Here is how retained search changes the outcome.
May 2, 2026
Who Are the Best Executive Search Firms in Chicago for Senior-Level Hires?
The best executive search firms in Chicago win on market knowledge and process, not brand. How to choose a senior-level retained search firm in Illinois.
May 2, 2026
Who Are the Best Executive Search Firms in Dallas for Senior-Level Hires?
Who are the best executive search firms in Dallas for senior-level hires? The ones that know the market and move fast. PRL International.
May 2, 2026
Why Are Columbus Healthcare and Insurance Companies Losing the Senior Leadership Race?
Columbus healthcare and insurance companies compete for the same shrinking senior talent pool. Here is what retained search requires to win.
May 2, 2026
Why Can't Cleveland's Healthcare and Medical Device Companies Find the Senior Leaders They Need?
Cleveland Clinic sets the talent benchmark in Northeast Ohio. Here is what a healthcare or medical device executive search in Cleveland actually requires.
May 2, 2026
Why Does Philadelphia's Executive Search Market Demand Industry Depth That Most Recruiters Cannot Deliver?
Philadelphia's pharma and healthcare corridor needs industry depth most recruiters cannot deliver. What that means for a senior search.
May 1, 2026
How Do You Find C-Suite Leaders in Atlanta When Every Major Search Firm Is Already Calling Them?
Delta, UPS, and Coca-Cola compete for the same C-suite leaders in Atlanta. Here is what it takes to hire senior executives in that market.
May 1, 2026
How Do Mid-Market Companies Win Executive Searches in Chicago Without a Fortune 500 Budget?
Mid-market companies win executive searches in Chicago by moving faster and selling scope, not by matching a Fortune 500 budget. Here is the playbook.
May 1, 2026
How Do You Hire Senior Leaders in Dallas When Fortune 500 Companies Are Competing for the Same Candidates?
Fortune 500 companies chase the same candidates in Dallas. Here is what it takes to hire senior leaders in one of the toughest markets.
May 1, 2026
Who Are the Best Executive Search Firms in Columbus for Senior-Level Hires?
The best executive search firms in Columbus win on market knowledge and process, not brand. How to choose a senior retained firm in Central Ohio.
May 1, 2026
How Northeast Ohio Manufacturers Can Compete for Senior Leaders Against Parker Hannifin and Eaton
Parker Hannifin sets the pay benchmark in Northeast Ohio. Here is how Cleveland mid-market manufacturers compete for senior leaders and win.
May 1, 2026