THE STONEWOOD BLOG

The Difference Between Versatility and Adaptability and Why It Matters When Hiring Executives.

In the world of executive hiring, attributes such as...

Busting Entrepreneurial Myths

Stumbled upon The Illusions of Entrepreneurship by Scott A....

Why Startups Look for Cheap Thoroughbred Plow Horses

We are occasionally asked by clients to find candidates best...

My 10 Worst Headhunting Moments

Here are but a few low-lights over a 30 year career that...

The Loveless Relationship Between Tech Firms and Hr

The loveless relationship between tech firms and...

Recruiting Board Members –why Style Matters

We are frequently asked to conduct searches for board members...

Ben Horowitz’s “the Hard Thing About the Hard Thing” – a Worthwhile Read

Books written by successful entrepreneurs are often...

Selection Tools: Tell Me About Your Blood……

The Japanese cabinet minister was nearing the end of his...

Baseball and Business Leaders – the Context of Heroes and Heels

A number of years ago a small technology company caught the...