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“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” – Charles Darwin Time. It’s a concept that humans have spent millennia trying to understand and unbox. Everyone from scientists to philosophers to…
What does it mean to have a failsafe workplace? It’s not a place that’s safe from failure—it’s a place where it’s safe to fail. Here’s the difference and what it means to leadership. Whether real or imagined, we all attach…
As an executive search expert with over 30 years of experience in the field, I’ve seen a lot of changes in the boardroom. From how boards operate to who is around the table, serving on the board is a different…
A topic that often surfaces during an Olympic games is the subject of excellence, of high performance, especially the parallel between the sport itself and the determination and skills of the athletes. As I thought about who could really speak…
What’s the kiss of death for leadership teams looking to connect on a deeper level with their workforce? Being accused of living in an “ivory tower.” Each generation has its idea of what constitutes “out of touch,” of what its…
While we promise the relentless one-on-one attention of a small firm, Durakis Executive Search fills positions at the highest levels – including the role of CEO for the Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO). After growing technology businesses for over 20 years, including taking Aether…
Did you know that today’s workforce is nearly evenly split between Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials? According to recent Pew research, the current blend of generations in the U.S. labor force is about 29%, 34%, and 34% respectively. While this…
When describing their tastes in fine art or the type of new home they’re looking for, many people will simply say, “I’ll know it when I see it.” When I describe what it takes to identify candidates with high emotional…
What makes executive search different? Why invest so much extra care with this hire above all the rest of the positions your organization is looking to fill? Simple. The right executive can literally change the game for your company…
How does a relationship-driven business adapt to a digitally-oriented world? In other words, with digital communications taking the place of face-to-face contact, how do you keep the relational aspect of busines - ¦. relational? This is the question I've been…