10.28.19

Finding Freddie Mercury: Hiring Beyond Cultural Fit

Queen is a band that should never have worked by traditional standards. Brian May was raised as part of the British aristocracy, born with a silver spoon in his mouth and a genius intellect that has made him as accomplished an astrophysicist as a rock star. Freddie Mercury was...
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09.30.19

Take Your Candidates on a Journey They’ll Remember

Let me tell you a story. An executive candidate for a major, iconic outdoor brand postponed his Labor Day plans to participate in a final round of interviews. At the end of the process, he was passed over for the job—but he valued the experience and the new connections...
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04.11.19

Outdoor Industry Supporting Conservation with April Campaign

We talk a lot about how much we love being a part of the outdoor industry. In our experience, this is a field filled with individuals and organizations who are wildly passionate about nature. Our clients make the gear people use to get out and enjoy everything the Earth...
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03.20.19

Bunnies vs. Institutionalized: The Two Ends of the Hiring Spectrum

In my many years of experience helping outdoor companies find exceptional candidates for their executive positions, there’s always been a sort of ideal prospect I’ve worked hard to find. This kind of candidate is someone who has had a career with natural and consistent promotions. Maybe they’ve earned new...
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03.13.19

Leave Nothing to Chance When Making Executive Hires

One of the most important aspects of my job as an executive search professional is data collection. When I’m out there meeting with executive candidates for any position, every single interaction provides me with valuable data. It starts with the most basic information. Does this person’s resume suggest they’ll...
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