by McDermott + Bull | Jun 10, 2026 | Article, Ryan Harmon, Ryan Harmon Article
For many middle-market companies, the decision to hire a General Counsel has historically been driven by necessity. Legal spend reaches a certain threshold, regulatory complexity increases, or a major transaction creates a need for additional support. Increasingly,...
by McDermott + Bull | Jun 9, 2026 | Article, Sebastian Jaimes
The leadership profile that built many of the most successful Consumer Markets companies over the last two decades is not the same one required for the environment ahead. The businesses that outperform from here will not simply have the strongest brands, the most...
by McDermott + Bull | Jun 2, 2026 | Company News, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article
This article is based on a panel discussion I had the privilege of joining, “The Leadership Paradox: Why Universities Struggle to Find and Develop Their Next Leaders,” hosted and moderated by Patricia Polischuk of TalentWise Collective. I was joined by Cheryl Foy and...
by McDermott + Bull | May 21, 2026 | Article, Sachin Sama
After enough time in professional services, certain patterns become hard to ignore. Across all kinds of business relationships, executive search included, the most persistent challenge is the same: how do you ensure that you truly know your client? Not just what they...
by McDermott + Bull | May 19, 2026 | Article, Ken Dropiewski, Ken Dropiewski Article
The best candidates aren’t waiting for you. That’s the part most hiring teams miss. When a high-performing executive decides to explore their next opportunity, they don’t explore just yours. They explore the market — and the company that moves with...
by McDermott + Bull | May 13, 2026 | Article, Noelle Swan, Noelle Swan Article
Twenty years. More than 70 technology companies. Over 250 go-to-market leaders. That is the lens through which I have come to understand one of the most pressing challenges facing technology organizations today. GTM leaders are not failing because they lack ambition...