By Katie Kisker, Recruiter at JK Executive Strategies When a Board begins an executive search, one of the first surprises is often how difficult it can be to align around the type of leader the organization actually needs. Some members may be looking for a strategic visionary. Others may want a steady operational leader. Some [...]

By Aly Arena, Vice President of Recruiting at JK Executive Strategies Too often, organizations treat an accepted offer like the finish line. In reality, it is only the beginning. Hiring a new executive or senior leader is a major investment, but placement alone does not determine whether that investment succeeds. The real outcome is shaped [...]

By Jim McAuliffe For the first time in modern business history, five generations are working side by side in the same organization. Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z each bring distinct experiences, expectations, and strengths to the workplace. For some leaders, that reality feels complicated. For the best leaders, it represents a [...]

By Jim McAuliffe Most leadership failures do not begin with bad intentions, poor intelligence, or lack of effort. They begin with blind spots. A leadership blind spot is not simply a weakness. It is an unseen pattern, assumption, or behavior that quietly limits judgment, distorts decision-making, or weakens influence. Because it is unseen, it [...]

By Aly Arena, Vice President of Recruiting at JK Executive StrategiesSix years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the workplace has largely settled into a new reality. While the early months were defined by rapid change and uncertainty, many of the adjustments organizations made have now evolved into long-term shifts in how companies operate [...]

By Amelia Frederick, Recruiting Manager at JK Executive Strategies Compensation still matters. It always will. But in today’s hiring market, it’s no longer the deciding factor it once was. As a Recruiting Manager, I spend my days having honest conversations with candidates across industries and experience levels. What’s become increasingly clear is that candidates are [...]

Written by Jill KnittelHiring the right talent has never been more important — or more competitive. Yet even well-intentioned organizations often undermine their own efforts with avoidable missteps in the hiring process. After years of working alongside leadership teams, these are the five most common hiring mistakes I see — and what to do differently. [...]

What major shifts do you see shaping the workforce by 2026 — and how should companies be preparing now? By 2026, we’ll see three big shifts: a more fluid, skills-based labor market, an AI-augmented workplace, and a workforce that is less willing to tolerate misalignment between their values and their employer’s. Title and tenure [...]

Written By: Amelia Frederick No matter what industry you’re in, interviews often follow a familiar pattern. As recruiters, we see the same key questions come up time and again, and how you answer them can make all the difference. Here are the top 10 questions you should be ready for, and what employers are really [...]

By Kaitlyn Argus - October 2025 Letting someone go is one of the hardest responsibilities a leader carries. It’s emotional, uncomfortable, and can shape the culture of a company for a long time. But when handled thoughtfully, it can also be a moment of integrity. One that demonstrates fairness, clarity, and compassion. Before You Move [...]