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Talent and transformation. You can’t have one without the other. Talent fuels transformation—and transformation demands talent. And yet... In today’s high-stakes market, 61% of organizations admit they’re lacking the leadership needed to drive change in the upcoming new year. Time's running out to bridge the gap. So where exactly do you start? What role does People leadership play in driving 2025 change and strategy? And how do you even begin to build a hiring strategy if you don't know what to look for? We spoke with Melanie Steinbach, Chief People Officer at MasterClass, to help us untie the knot. She shares the must-have skills for CPOs to navigate disruption, build resilient cultures, and drive lasting transformation. Get an inside look from the Expert in our newest blog: https://lnkd.in/gDz6XW3f #ExpertAccessProgram #executivesearch #chiefpeopleofficer

Rethinking leadership and your approach to hiring ahead of 2025? Here’s something our search team is hearing from the market in real-time when it comes to executive hires: No. More. Flukes. Over the last year, our Search Team has seen firsthand how companies are no longer betting on potential alone. Job descriptions have become more and more complex and extremely specific — down to every last bullet point. They want precision and reliability, and they’re holding out for candidates who’ve been there, done that. Point blank period. Exact revenue track records, specific industry expertise, a strategic vision backed by experience—THIS is the standard in hiring right now. Do YOU have the right hiring strategy to find the leaders with playbooks? Need help knowing what to look for? We dig deeper into the 5 critical elements of a proven executive’s playbook in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gJdZimmT #executivesearch #hiringtrends

He built an A-team that took G2 past $100M ARR. Now, get to know the mind behind the mastery. Learn more about Godard Abel’s story, perspective, and philosophy on how he led G2 through one of its biggest and most tenacious transformations yet of building a C-suite team that scaled the company past $100M ARR. Check out the full story: https://lnkd.in/gDMqT2pg #ExpertAccessProgram #executivesearch #scaling #GTMhiring #OOO

Do you have the right leaders in (board) seats? ... Or are they just keeping the seats warm? Here’s the truth: 61% of companies have a vision and strategy for business transformation in the coming year but do NOT have the right leadership at the helm to execute. When it comes to driving real business transformation, not every leader/board member is cut from the same cloth. As a founder or potential board member yourself, who joins you at the table is one of the most critical decisions you'll make or have to assess. So let’s ask the Experts for guidance. We turned to Marie-Michèle Caron, a powerhouse executive with over 20 years of experience advising and scaling SaaS businesses, serving on multiple boards where she’s driven strategic and transformative growth. We asked Marie for her unfiltered take on the top qualities and leadership archetypes a board needs to have if they want to stop talking about change—and start making it happen. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/g-FjF3Qc

Your 2025 plans will be set into motion before you know it... So, who’s driving your strategy and ensuring growth plans are realistic? Do you have the right leaders steering the ship? If not… Do you know HOW to start your search for them? Many companies make the misstep of starting their search for an executive leader by looking for someone who hits every point on a laundry list of qualifications. They’ll START with a list that looks like: - Has scaled a company between $20M and $300M? - Has guided a company through an acquisition or major merger - Lives in the intersection of AI and SaaS - Must live in LA or PST preferred - Experience raising outside capital north of $50M - Built and scaled teams of 50+ members across multiple functions The list goes on. And on. And on. Is it any wonder why it's become so hard to find a bullseye candidate these days? After thousands of searches, we’ve realized something to consider: nearly every leadership search benefits from considering multiple archetypes—each bringing unique strengths to the role. By focusing on key archetypes rather than rigid qualifications, you unlock a broader, more adaptable pool of leaders equipped to drive success in varied ways. Start rethinking your talent strategy: https://lnkd.in/g8krQuBb #executivesearch

2025 planning is here: A perfect time to dive deep into assessing what and who you need to set the right GTM strategy and feel confident in executing on it. Looking forward to Sangram Vajre & Nick Cromydas's live discussion tomorrow where they'll answer: - What GTM roles do you need? - How is compensation evolving? - What skills do GTM leaders need? Whether you're a hiring manager, GTM professional, or planning your career trajectory, this session offers crucial insights for staying ahead of the curve. ?? Register for the series here: https://lnkd.in/gNgK5q5F #GTMtalent #2025planning #hiring

The clock's ticking toward 2025, and leadership teams are starting to grapple with some tough questions ahead of big goals and plans... Our latest edition of Inside the Talent Market takes a closer look at what we’re hearing and seeing in the talent world, sharing real stories from top industry leaders in our ExpertAccess Program. Paired with new survey data, we explore the leadership gaps and talent strategies that could make or break success in the coming year. #InsidetheTalentMarket #BusinessTransformation #ThoughtLeadership

“Is our hiring strategy aligned with our larger business transformation strategy? Do we have the right leaders in place to lead this transformation? Is our leadership team set up to drive the next phase of growth?” Hunt Club’s most recent market report poses these questions helping leaders and founders assess their next steps for 2025. Even Godard Abel, CEO of G2, the world’s leading software marketplace, had to ask himself these tough questions when setting his sights on the company’s next tenacious goal: surpassing $100M ARR. To drive this growth, Abel knew he had to find and build the exact right executive team to lead the way. In the last year, they’ve brought this vision to life, hiring four game-changing leaders with a proven track record of driving companies through explosive, transformative growth. Meet the team: Eric Gilpin, Chad Gold, Sydney Sloan, and Tim Sanders. Sharing an inside look into G2’s PEAK culture and philosophy that drove this hiring strategy, Godard spoke to us about this pivotal moment in the company’s history and the team that will take them from a market leader, to an unstoppable force. Read the full story and learn how Godard Abel can help you build a hiring strategy that’s aligned with your business’s goals: https://lnkd.in/gDMqT2pg #ExpertAccess #businesstransformation #hiringstrategy

From RevOps to Customer Support to BDRs to Marketing… 3x CMO Amanda Malko has run the gamut when it comes to building and leading go-to-market teams. But what comes next in her career is a bold and strategic shift in line with how the market itself is transforming: Malko recently transitioned from a 3x CMO to the Chief Revenue Officer at Thinkific. “I really wanted a role that sort of brought all of my experiences together,” Malko shares. Now, she has. Her experience across revenue-driving functions, and her ability to integrate these functions into cohesive growth teams, demonstrate why she is so well-suited to help other growth-stage companies meet their next milestone. We recently caught up with Malko to learn all about her impactful C-suite pivot and why her move is indicative of a larger macro trend. Plus, she shares insights for building strong go-to-market strategies and teams through her unique, multifaceted lens. Need access to an Expert who knows how to unlock revenue potential while building powerful GTM teams? Read the full story and learn how she can help your company build strong GTM alignment: https://lnkd.in/g9ePeUd9 #ExpertAccessProgram #recruitment #leadership

Picking up the phone and simply talking to someone… Lost art, or the ultimate productivity hack? For 4x Chief Human Resources Officer Kelli Dragovich, it’s a no-brainer. With over 20 years of HR leadership under her belt, Kelli knows the power of a good old-fashioned conversation when it comes to “getting it done.” When you’ve hired more than 1,000 leaders in your career, you tend to know what works. We’re thrilled to welcome Kelli to our esteemed roster of top operators and thought leaders in the Hunt Club ExpertAccess Program. ??Want to tap into Kelli’s expertise and transform your talent strategy? Learn more about Kelli and how she can help founders and growing companies through all things talent, org structure, and growth: https://lnkd.in/gvc4iUdy #ExpertAccessProgram #executivesearch #recruitment