THE STONEWOOD BLOG

Checkers Vs. Chess: Why Candidates Play the Wrong Interview Game

I often join my clients when they conduct candidate...

Why Candidates Should Expand and Prep Their References

As headhunters scramble to match candidates with their...

The Unwanted Ceo Job

Several recent articles have lauded the success of...

Hiring Executive Talent: the Sheepish Canadian Startup

Much is written about the state of the Canadian tech startup...

The Talent Game in Venture-backed Firms

Last week I met the CEO of a recently funded tech firm (yes,...

Why Recruiting From the Best Companies is Perilous

If you long to be taken to Shangri-la, that fictional,...

Why Best Practices Can Be So Dangerous

I recently dusted off Jim Collins’ book Good to Great. For...

This Week’s Leadership Changes at Olg and Nhlpa

Two high profile firings took place this week. Both shed...

What Are Your Chances of Entrepreneurial Success?

A study out of Harvard University found that first time...