THE STONEWOOD BLOG

Three Conversations You Should Have With a Candidate Who Says No

In executive search, a candidate declining an opportunity can...

Every CEO Has a Blind Spot. The Best Ones Know Where to Look.

Leadership is often associated with decisiveness, confidence,...

Growth Doesn’t Break Companies. Leadership Complexity Does.

Most organizations celebrate growth as the ultimate measure...

Why Great Teams Need More Than Great Stars

In every World Cup, attention naturally turns to the biggest...

What the World Cup Can Teach Us About Leadership Succession

Every World Cup begins with 32 national teams. But none of...

The Promotion Trap: Why Top Performers Don’t Always Become Great Leaders

One of the most common assumptions in business is also one of...

The Cost of Consensus: Are Leadership Teams Becoming Too Aligned?

For years, organizations have focused on improving alignment...

When High Performance Starts Limiting Scale

Most organizations reward high performers the same way: more...

The Succession Risk Hidden Inside Stable Companies

For years, succession planning was treated as a long-term...