Author: lbriggs

There is a point in an executive’s career when experience alone stops being the differentiator. Most candidates being considered for senior leadership roles already have impressive résumés. They have led teams, managed through change, delivered results and built deep expertise. The difference is often how they lead. Can they read a room before reacting? Can they challenge a team without losi...

Interviews are a classic part of the job application process. But remote interviews can throw applicants a curveball – after all, there are different factors to consider when having a conversation over the phone or video call rather than in-person. But that doesn’t mean you have to be nervous if you’re invited to interview remotely! You just might need to prepare a few things – here are our top t...

The way we work is changing. We see it every day. Automation and AI are taking on more of the repetitive, time-consuming work across industries. But what’s interesting is what that shift is making more valuable, not less. Creativity. Judgment. Communication. Adaptability. Leadership. Think about a manufacturing floor where automation handles a process that once required hours of manual wo...

The strength of an organization's leadership team has a direct impact on business performance, culture, and long-term growth. McKinsey's Executive Talent research continues to reinforce that companies that prioritize exceptional leadership are better positioned to outperform their peers. We partner with organizations to identify and recruit C-suite and senior executives who align with both the ...

Being between jobs is a circumstance. It is not a measure of your value. We talk a lot about finding a new job. We don’t talk nearly enough about what being without one can do to a person. I have been laid off more than once, and each time was emotionally difficult. It wasn’t just the loss of a paycheck. It affected my confidence, my routine, my social life — and, if I’m being honest, my sens...

Workforce planning is about looking ahead. It's understanding where your business is going, identifying future skill needs, and building a hiring strategy that supports growth before talent gaps begin to slow you down. According to McKinsey, strategic workforce planning has become increasingly important as organizations navigate AI, evolving skill requirements, and changing workforce expectatio...