A few months ago, a U.S.-based client came to us needing a senior leader to oversee operations across Mexico and South America. On paper, they were looking for “global talent.” But as we reviewed their shortlist, every candidate was U.S.-born, U.S.-educated, and had...
“Do we need someone now, or do we need the right person?” Most leaders don’t say that part out loud, but it drives nearly every hiring decision for key roles. Behind the scenes, HR is weighing costs. Hiring managers are thinking about time. And somewhere along the...
Across the U.S. and Mexico, manufacturing is changing fast. Companies aren’t just dealing with one challenge, they’re facing a mix of labor shortages, shifting demographics, nearshoring pressures, and growing unpredictability around trade policy. It’s making leaders...
When it comes to hiring senior leaders, most organizations spend a lot of time reviewing resumes. That’s understandable. Experience matters. Titles matter. But executive readiness, the ability to step into a critical leadership role and actually succeed, is rarely...
Hiring a great executive today takes more than just looking at their track record or where they went to school. With teams that span countries and cultures, what matters just as much, if not more, is how well someone can lead across differences. Cross-cultural agility...
Not long ago, business leaders could rely on a predictable pipeline of talent. You identified a need, posted a role, and interviewed candidates with backgrounds that mirrored the position. But that comfort is fading fast. Today’s talent market is tighter, more...
