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The first day sets the tone. The first 90 days set The first day sets the tone. The first 90 days set the trajectory. And unclear expectations? That’s where turnover quietly starts.

Too often, organizations focus heavily on hiring the right person, but less on what happens after the offer is signed. Without clarity on priorities, expectations, and success in the role, even great hires can feel misaligned or unsupported early on.

Strong onboarding isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a retention strategy. When people know what “good” looks like from day one and feel set up to achieve it, they’re far more likely to stay, grow, and succeed.
We are honored to support professionals in finding We are honored to support professionals in finding not just opportunities, but the right next step in their careers🤝
Now we have to know, what corporate lingo phrase a Now we have to know, what corporate lingo phrase are you tired of hearing? 😂
The team is growing again! 🥳 We're excited to we The team is growing again! 🥳 

We're excited to welcome Sidney Tomasso to JKExec as our new Recruiting Coordinator.
Early in my career, I thought leadership meant hav Early in my career, I thought leadership meant having the answers. Being the expert. Knowing more than everyone else around me.

What I’ve learned over time is that the strongest teams are built when people bring different strengths, perspectives, and expertise to the table.

I don’t want a team that thinks exactly like I do.

I want people who challenge assumptions, ask better questions, see things from a different angle, and bring ideas I never would have come up with on my own.

That takes a certain amount of humility as a leader. It means being comfortable admitting when someone else knows more than you do in a particular area. It means listening before speaking. It means creating space for others to step up.

The goal was never to be the smartest person in the room.

The goal is to build a room that’s smarter because everyone is in it.

And in my experience, that’s where the best ideas, the strongest cultures, and the most sustainable growth come from.

Jill Knittel
President & CEO of JK Executive Strategies
Our team had a great time supporting the @cacgroc Our team had a great time supporting the @cacgroc at their annual golf tournament at Midvale Country Club. Love when we can gather and raise funds for such an amazing cause. ⛳
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