We've learned the hard way that rushing into a search without doing the proper groundwork leads to wasted time and mismatched hires. That's why we start here:

Intake Deep Dive
We conduct comprehensive market research before our first meeting, analyzing industry trends and competitive job roles to provide essential context for your search. When we meet, we dive into defining true success for the role—uncovering not just required qualifications, but the specific capabilities that drive exceptional daily performance.

Soft Skills Benchmarking
After years of watching both stellar and struggling hires, we know technical skills only tell half the story. We'll define the behavioral traits and motivators that drive success in your environment. Our proprietary assessments set clear benchmarks separating the "must-haves" from the "nice-to-haves," so we're targeting people who will thrive—not just survive.

Incumbent Post-Mortem:
If you're replacing someone, we’ll talk candidly about what worked and what didn't. These conversations have saved countless organizations from repeating the same expensive mistakes. We've learned that understanding past challenges dramatically improves future success.

Targeted Strategy
Finding exceptional talent isn't about volume; it's about precision. Once we lock in on exactly who will move the needle for your business, we use multi-touch campaigns that target the people who aren't scrolling job boards but rather the ones making an impact where they are.

Authentic Messaging
Generic job postings attract generic candidates. We craft messages that speak directly to the personality types you need based on our benchmarking insights. We'll position your opportunity to resonate with the right people because we understand what truly motivates different types of leaders.

Executive Pitch Deck
We create compelling marketing materials that showcase your opportunity in ways that matter to top talent. It’s a piece of the process that impresses candidates from the very beginning of their engagement.

Rigorous Filtering
We handle the heavy lifting of initial candidate evaluation using detailed filters that reflect your specific needs. You'll typically see 4-8 standout candidates, complete with our summary of notes and interview highlights. We keep sourcing and screening until we find your ideal match.

Multi-Science Assessments: Candidates complete a proprietary multi-science assessment suite focused on Behaviors, Motivators, and Habits. These assessments help target candidates with Must Have soft skills. Interview guides, included in the candidate package, assist clients in exploring any areas that differ from the ideal benchmarks.

Streamlined Interview Process
We help design an interview approach that's thorough without being excessive. Having been in your shoes, we know your time is precious and how easy it is for good candidates to get lost in drawn-out processes.

Offer Strategy & Negotiation
We partner with you through the offer stage, serving as a bridge between you and the candidate. Our team can help navigate this delicate phase to ensure everyone feels valued and aligned.

Strategic Onboarding
We don't disappear once the offer is accepted. We conduct a strategic onboarding session with key stakeholders, using insights from our assessment process to create a tailored integration plan that sets your new leader up for genuine, lasting success.