Greg Mickelson3 days ago2 minToday Is the Day To Get Ready For TomorrowThe power is in the hands of the owner or CEO to make the tough decision to get ready for tomorrow, today. Therein lies their legacy.
Diane BoulangerMay 21 minStandish Executive Search Celebrates 10th Anniversary5/1/12--Standish Executive Search launches an executive search firm that serves mid-sized enterprises. Now, the firm celebrates 10 years.
Stanley H. DavisApr 232 minHighly Anticipated Return of The Business Value Forum Kicks Off On May 11After a "Covid hiatus," The Business Value Forum welcomes you back with the upcoming event: "A People Operating System" on May 11 at Bryant.
Stanley H. DavisApr 172 minWhat Does the Right Leader Look Like?Nine tips for addressing the challenge to build a first-class management team--and when it's time for you to hand over the reins.
Stanley H. DavisApr 103 minA Business’s Silent KillerThe thrust to grow or change a business can awaken a virus that may be lurking in any enterprise—a debilitating breach of ethics.
Stanley H. DavisMar 272 minA Story About Stepping DownMany business founders don’t recognize that their leadership assets likely won’t meet the eventual needs of their expanding enterprise.
Greg MickelsonMar 182 minLies, Damned Lies and InterviewsA particularly insidious (and also hilarious) account of a Zoom "interview fraud" and why due diligence in recruiting is important.
Stanley H. DavisMar 152 minThe Millwright DiedThere is much that we don’t know about employees. Let's take the time to know the additional talents that people bring to work every day!
Greg MickelsonMar 92 minWhen Less Expensive Costs MoreYou can get to the finish line more quickly by doing things purposefully and with focus than by rushing with no real plan.
Stanley H. DavisFeb 242 minSouthwestern Vermont Council on Aging Names New Executive DirectorSouthwestern Vermont Council on Aging names new Executive Director in a search led by Standish Executive Search.
Kelley SmallFeb 174 minThe Keystone for Successful Baby Boomer SuccessionThousands of Baby Boomer business owners are facing the largest question of their careers: "Who is going to take over the family business?"
Stanley H. DavisFeb 135 minA Succession Case StudyA second-generation owner made a serious assessment of future leadership prospects at his Vermont-based company.
Stanley H. DavisFeb 43 minA Primer: How to Hire the Wrong LeaderThey say "one bad apple spoils the bunch." Business success hinges on good leaders, yet too often they hire the wrong one. Ten reasons why.
Greg MickelsonJan 262 minExecutive Search Firms: Not Just for the Fortune 500 AnymoreExecutive search, which was originally conceived as a service to the largest corporations, is now accessible to the mid-sized enterprise.
Stanley H. DavisJan 121 minPay Equity: What’s actually fair?As states consider pay equity laws, consider this: Pay is more than money. It’s recognition. It’s motivation. What is a fair approach?
Stanley H. DavisJan 32 minIt's Now Next YearIt’s now 2022 and delayed decisions are a year older, and a year’s worth of potential benefits and opportunities have been lost.
Stanley H. DavisDec 24, 20212 minStandish Tapped to Lead North Pole CEO SearchRevisiting a unique search from December 2020.
Stanley H. DavisDec 17, 20212 minThe Good Leaders Versus the Right LeadersA simple nine-point pulse of your business: symptoms that may indicate that changing circumstances could be outpacing your leaders.
Greg MickelsonDec 9, 20212 minThe “Great Resignation” and the Executive SuiteMuch is written about the Great Resignation. How is this trickling up to the executive suite and how can you get ahead of it?
Stanley H. DavisDec 1, 20212 minBurnout in the Workplace & “The Great Resignation”A recent study found nearly 1/2 of U.S. workers feel mentally and physically exhausted by the end of a workday. How do you combat burnout?