Say It Ain’t So, Joe!

I know that’s a particularly cryptic title for a blog, but hopefully it makes you want to read more. I do think it’s appropriate for the topic. I’ve heard this too often lately, and witnessed some of it myself in my interviews with candidates....

When to Make Sure Your References are Solid

It’s 2pm and I’ve been sitting at Jury Duty since 7:45 this morning, with a break for lunch. Lots of time to catch up on emails, and to think about an impactful blog. I just received an email from a former employee asking me to take a reference call from a...

Are You “The Dream Manager”? PART II

After I read the book “The Dream Manager”, besides considering how I might incorporate some of the concepts in my business with my employees, I also realized that I was at risk of not living or reaching some of my own dreams. My wife, Laura, also read the...

Are You “The Dream Manager”?

Way back in 2008, a recent grad from Vanguard University, Kelsey Richards, joined McDermott & Bull Executive Search as a Program Coordinator for the McDermott & Bull Executive Network. At the time she joined us, we had a discussion about her upbringing and...