In honor of Employee Ownership Month, we’re sharing two articles, laying out each of the 5 characteristics we believe are key leadership attributes that can make or break the effectiveness of an ESOP leader. Read Part 1 here.
ESOP Culture: Unique Leadership Qualities Required
We’re fortunate to have worked with many ESOPs over the years, assisting them in hiring CEOs and other senior level leaders. Through this work we’ve come to appreciate just how unique ESOPs are and how different from other types of ownershi…
ESOP Culture: Can there be too much of a good thing?
The great majority of ESOPs I’ve encountered are pretty special places, employee focused cultures filled with hard working, collaborative and loyal employee-owners. In most cases, these strong cultures result in performance that beats the c…
An Integrator May (or May Not) Be Just What Your Business Needs
I recently had a great conversation with an entrepreneur (Visionary) on the East Coast. He reached out after seeing my name/quote in Rocket Fuel, feeling he may be ready for an Integrator.
2019 EOS® Conference Recap
What an amazing conference this year in Atlanta for companies running on EOS®! The passion and enthusiasm was palpable, from the opening address through the closing remarks. And, the topics/speakers in between were outstanding.
Out Over Your Skis: When your company outgrows its executive leadership
In ski jumping, it’s not good to get too far over your skis as you fly down the hill. If you do, its very likely you will crash, or at best have a clumsy landing. In my 20 + years of working with privately held companies, I’ve n…
Keystone’s Spring 2019 Search Summary
KeyStone Search would like to thank all of our clients and congratulate the executives who have taken on new roles over the last six months.
When Hiring an Integrator, Mind the Gap!
In Great Britain, mind the gap is a warning phrase issued to Underground (subway) passengers, warning them to take caution while crossing the physical gap between the platform and the train. It is a warning urging people to take care a…
8 Questions to Ask While Preparing Your ESOP for CEO Succession
In the life cycle of a business, there is no moment quite as pivotal as CEO succession. This is a huge moment, an opportunity to continue the company’s upward trajectory and to bring new skills to the company. Get it right, and the results …
Avoiding Surprises in a New Role – 3 Key Factors
Have you ever accepted a new position with an uneasy feeling about the company or culture you were entering? During the interview process, everything looked good on the surface – but you can’t shake the feeling you hadn’t gotten the full st…