True business growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when leaders surround themselves with partners who take the time to deeply understand the business, anticipate challenges, and align talent with long‑term strategy, not just what is needed today. At Acumen Executive Search, we believe our greatest value comes from acting as a thought partner, not […]
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Growth rarely comes from where leaders expect it. It doesn’t show up in neatly curated strategic plans or fully formed ideas. Oftentimes, it emerges in moments that are unstructured, such as conversations, observations, and experiences that may not seem significant at first glance. In a recent Hiring for Good conversation, Josh Carter, co-founder of Upstart
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How the right Assistant City Manager supported stability, financial clarity, and trust during a City Manager–led transition Assistant City Manager providing operational stability during city government change and public sector leadership, translating strategy into execution in municipal government. The Challenge A large city in Oregon was at a pivotal moment in its growth: navigating governance transition, rapid urbanization, rising service
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This episode of Hiring for Good offers an authentic look into the journey of Shannon Berg, founder and CEO of Berg Associates, a leader in crisis communications and issue management. Listeners will be inspired by Shannon’s candid storytelling about formative experiences, from her first job on a Michigan farm to leading high-stakes crisis responses for
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In this powerful episode of Hiring for Good, host Tanis Morris sits down with physician executive Dr. Tanya Liuliani Stewart for a deeply human conversation about leadership, values, and transformation in healthcare. Drawing on her journey from medical training through hospice care and senior leadership roles at United Health Group and her current work as
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Go beyond the traditional career path with a leader who’s built his success by saying yes to unexpected opportunities. From securing a job through a parking spot to leading global real estate strategy and founding a multi-company platform, this episode explores how curiosity, calculated risk-taking, and values-driven leadership shape smarter hiring and stronger organizations. You
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If you care about people-centered leadership that actually delivers results, this conversation with Eve Gray, Director of Health & Human Services for Lane County, is a must-watch. Eve shares a candid journey from nursing and quality improvement to executive leadership, offering practical insights on building trust before outcomes, leading through values, and creating real impact
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Replacing a member of your leadership team is one of the most difficult decisions an organization can make. A strong leader drives strategy, culture, and performance, while an ineffective leader can stall growth, erode morale, and cost far more than their salary. Because leadership changes can be risky and disruptive, companies often wait too long
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Hiring a new executive is one of the most important decisions your organization will make. The right leader can boost growth, strengthen culture, and set the tone for long-term success. Alternatively, the wrong hire can cost time, money, and momentum. Before engaging an executive search firm, it’s important to ask: Is your organization truly ready
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Culture Fit Triumphs Over Perfect Qualifications At Acumen Executive Search, we have once again witnessed the power of cultural alignment in hiring decisions. Recently, we partnered with an evolving bio-technology organization to find their next President due to a retirement. The Board, the current President, and the Leadership were very clear about their expectations for
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