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Global Talent, Local Blind Spots
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...
Retention Starts at the Top: What the Best Leaders Get Right
Every organization wants to improve retention. But in too many boardrooms, it’s still viewed as an HR function instead of what it is: a leadership outcome. Consider this: a recent McKinsey report found that the top reasons employees leave jobs are tied to how they’re...
Retained vs. Contingency Search: What Executives Should Know
“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...
Cross-Border Labor Trends Are Redefining Manufacturing Talent Strategy
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...
How to Spot True Executive Readiness (Before the Interview)
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...
Why Your Next Executive Needs Cross-Cultural Agility
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...
What Top Performers Really Want: Insights to Help You Win Executive Talent
In today’s leadership market, where opportunity and mobility are high, companies aren’t just competing for talent. They’re competing for alignment. Executives are being more selective about where they go, not just based on compensation or title, but on whether a role...
What Gets Missed When Tech Moves Faster Than Leadership
There’s a widening gap in many organizations, and it’s not about funding, talent, or even product strategy. It’s leadership. Specifically, leadership that hasn’t kept pace with the speed and scale of technology. While innovation moves quickly, decision-making at the...
Before You Say Yes: Spotting Red Flags in Executive Job Offers
At the executive or management level, a job offer is more than just a new title or compensation bump. It’s a strategic decision that can shape the next several years of your professional and personal life. Yet, even experienced leaders sometimes accept roles that...
Is It Time for Coaching or Just a Change of Environment?
It’s not always burnout. It’s not always boredom. And it’s not always about pushing harder or being more resilient. Sometimes, when something feels off at work, the real challenge is figuring out whether the discomfort is coming from within or from the environment...
What Top Recruiters Notice in the First 30 Seconds of Your Profile
If you’ve ever wondered why your profile isn’t getting traction, despite years of leadership experience, you’re not alone. In the executive search world, first impressions carry more weight than most professionals realize. At Barbachano International, we’ve seen this...
Global Talent, Local Blind Spots
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...
Retention Starts at the Top: What the Best Leaders Get Right
Every organization wants to improve retention. But in too many boardrooms, it’s still viewed as an HR function instead of what it is: a leadership outcome. Consider this: a recent McKinsey report found that the top reasons employees leave jobs are tied to how they’re...
Retained vs. Contingency Search: What Executives Should Know
“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...
Cross-Border Labor Trends Are Redefining Manufacturing Talent Strategy
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...
How to Spot True Executive Readiness (Before the Interview)
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...
Why Your Next Executive Needs Cross-Cultural Agility
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...
What Top Performers Really Want: Insights to Help You Win Executive Talent
In today’s leadership market, where opportunity and mobility are high, companies aren’t just competing for talent. They’re competing for alignment. Executives are being more selective about where they go, not just based on compensation or title, but on whether a role...