Building Your "Team"

We all strive to cut down on our "to do" list, which of course only grows longer as we add the tasks that were left incomplete from the previous day. Throw in all of the initial fires that need to put out before you've had your first cup of coffee, and a few difficult decisions that have to be made along with a couple of meetings, and the next thing you know it's nine o'clock in the morning! Yes your corporate life can be both immensely rewarding and challenging at the same time, but as a leader - that's where you thrive.

You've made a conscious effort to assemble a team around you that not only compliments one another, but encompasses all of the individual talents designed to address the tasks at hand, making your collective lives that much easier as a result. Each member of your team was a calculated decision based on the unique set of skills and experience that they brought to the table, offering you the confidence to embrace any challenge that may come your way.

Let's talk about decisions for a moment. Outside of fate, they mold the intimate world around us making our lives easier or more difficult through a self-inflicted process. Of course, the impact professionally can have a profound effect that may not only impact your immediate circumstances, but may have a rippling effect throughout your organization, making your choices even that much more critical. This also factors into the companies that you ultimately decide to partner with. 

Personally, I believe that there is a preconceived view of executive search firms as a whole. Many compartmentalize us as a "necessary evil" to be turned to when all else fails. Admittedly the industry has done itself a disservice over the years by simply being transaction-based, making it difficult for those who approach things... differently.

From its inception, Redmond has made a conscious effort to base its business model on relationships. To cultivate an in-depth understanding as to the individual needs of those in search of a needle in a haystack, thought leaders - Renegades. We strive to unite our efforts in a collaborative approach, harnessing the core strengths of a company while finding a way to weave in the intangibles that make it truly unique in its space. It is a model that has stood the test of time, and as you can imagine, has been responsible for countless invaluable relationships. It is just such a relationship that we hope you will decide to be worth exploring, one that is just as calculated, and one that allows us to bring all of our experience to bear.

I think if you asked anyone who has had personal experience with Redmond, company and candidate alike, you'll find that we dig deep and invest considerable resources above and beyond their expectations in order to pair them with the ideal opportunity. For the candidate, an exhaustive understanding of the true path that lies before them, and for the company, the opportunity to be introduced to high-performers who bridge the need for a compilation of skills married with the mindset, thought-leadership and soft skills that define one-of-a-kind talent. It's why we are often referred to as "Thoughtful Search".

Like every company, Redmond finds itself in various stages. Acquiescing to the demands associated with serving a growing organization, while staying true to what "got you there." Of course, the task is never complete.

For over a quarter of a century, Redmond has adapted to a global marketplace and have worked hand-in-hand with some of the biggest corporations as well as many of the most dynamic, disruptive start-ups in the world. Needless to say that along the way we have gathered not only an incredible amount of data, but invaluable intimate insight as well.

Part of our mission in 2019 is to step out and share what we've encountered along our business journey, to make our voice heard and position felt on issues and topics that impact us all. To offer a rare glance behind the scenes of what we do in actual application, and constructively provide actionable advice that can be applied on so many levels.

We are also dedicating ourselves to, in many cases, picking up where we left off, to rekindle valuable relationships from the past in hopes of addressing the pressing needs of the future. It is also our desire to selectively expand our network, reaching out to the proven leaders (Renegades) in the HR arena as well as professionals in the evolving sectors in which we do business. 

In our efforts to do this, we've taken steps to communicate and provide information in a variety of ways, through articles, emails, social engagement, collaborative content and more. Our sole objective is to simply provide and demonstrate value, productive insight and industry findings that you will not only find interesting, but hopefully useful in your daily professional life.

Be advised that our insights and observations are usually not "mainstream". More often than not they tend to poke holes in the general consensus, leverage opposing views and delve into questions that most would be hesitant to ask. In every case it is our intent to foster thoughtful, constructive discussion, or at the very least, give everyone something to think about.

Outwardly we hope to demonstrate through our actions that there is indeed a difference. A difference in industry leadership, a difference in approach, a difference in market awareness, a difference in mindset and a difference in value.

Each day we all make decisions, and at times we decide to challenge the status quo, to change things up a bit in order to explore the possibility of greener grass - better results. It is our hope, that you may decide to discard what you consider to be a traditional transactional process, with the opportunity to establish a relationship with a company who is as equally invested as you are - Redmond.

About Steve Diedrick...

Steve is the founder of Redmond, a global executive search firm whose clients include world renowned brands and start-ups that are shaping tomorrow's world. As a highly respected authority and pioneer in the field of human capital with close to three decades in the space, his progressive ideas on search-excellence reflect a profound understanding/passion for the global economy and the ever-evolving mindset of the unique talent that propels companies forward. He has personally reached out to more than 100,000 professionals and interviewed over 35,000 potential candidates throughout his career. His personal drive, perspective, discipline and focus is a culmination of his life experience living abroad and the 27 years spent mastering the Martial Art of Qi Gong. His Mantra: There is nothing like direct experience that takes you from knowledge - to knowing.

Email me at: [email protected] or Text me at: 947.222.9200 and let's discuss how Redmond can help you.

? Redmond Research, Inc. 2019