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White Hot to Stone Cold: What’s in store for the (hiring) economy?
Lower inflation, keep the economy from entering a recession and limit labor-market damage---realistic or a storm warning?
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Stanley H. Davis
- Jun 12
- 2 min
The Intricacies (and Emotions) of Succession Planning
In a family-owned business, there are myriad dynamics at play.
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Greg Mickelson
- Jun 6
- 2 min
A Very Expensive Bad Executive Hire
Imagine making $700,000 in one day
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Diane Boulanger
- May 30
- 1 min
Finding Top Quality Hires During The Great Resignation
View the radio interview with Stan Davis, founding principal of Standish Executive Search.
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Greg Mickelson
- May 19
- 2 min
Today Is the Day To Get Ready For Tomorrow
The 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.
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Diane Boulanger
- May 2
- 1 min
Standish Executive Search Celebrates 10th Anniversary
5/1/12--Standish Executive Search launches an executive search firm that serves mid-sized enterprises. Now, the firm celebrates 10 years.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Highly Anticipated Return of The Business Value Forum Kicks Off On May 11
After a "Covid hiatus," The Business Value Forum welcomes you back with the upcoming event: "A People Operating System" on May 11 at Bryant.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Apr 17
- 2 min
What 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.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Apr 10
- 3 min
A Business’s Silent Killer
The thrust to grow or change a business can awaken a virus that may be lurking in any enterprise—a debilitating breach of ethics.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Mar 27
- 2 min
A Story About Stepping Down
Many business founders don’t recognize that their leadership assets likely won’t meet the eventual needs of their expanding enterprise.
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Greg Mickelson
- Mar 18
- 2 min
Lies, Damned Lies and Interviews
A particularly insidious (and also hilarious) account of a Zoom "interview fraud" and why due diligence in recruiting is important.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Mar 15
- 2 min
The Millwright Died
There 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!
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Greg Mickelson
- Mar 9
- 2 min
When Less Expensive Costs More
You can get to the finish line more quickly by doing things purposefully and with focus than by rushing with no real plan.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Feb 24
- 2 min
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging Names New Executive Director
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging names new Executive Director in a search led by Standish Executive Search.
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Kelley Small
- Feb 17
- 4 min
The Keystone for Successful Baby Boomer Succession
Thousands of Baby Boomer business owners are facing the largest question of their careers: "Who is going to take over the family business?"
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Stanley H. Davis
- Feb 13
- 5 min
A Succession Case Study
A second-generation owner made a serious assessment of future leadership prospects at his Vermont-based company.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Feb 4
- 3 min
A Primer: How to Hire the Wrong Leader
They say "one bad apple spoils the bunch." Business success hinges on good leaders, yet too often they hire the wrong one. Ten reasons why.
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Greg Mickelson
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Executive Search Firms: Not Just for the Fortune 500 Anymore
Executive search, which was originally conceived as a service to the largest corporations, is now accessible to the mid-sized enterprise.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Jan 12
- 1 min
Pay 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?
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Stanley H. Davis
- Jan 3
- 2 min
It's Now Next Year
It’s now 2022 and delayed decisions are a year older, and a year’s worth of potential benefits and opportunities have been lost.
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