Observations of a Corporate Headhunter. In the past, the Malayan Dayaks were feared for their ancient headhunting traditions—fierce warriors who sought only the most formidable opponents. Over time, colonial laws and religious conversions led to the decline of the practice, but as history shows, some traditions never quite disappear. Fast forward to the modern corporate world: the Corporate Dayaks now roam the hallways, boardrooms, and digital corridors, relentlessly hunting for the very best talent on the planet. Their weapons? Deep market insights, an uncanny ability to assess leadership potential, and a relentless drive to place game-changing executives in the right roles. In today’s high-stakes business landscape, having the right leadership team can mean the difference between success and stagnation. Whether navigating venture-backed hypergrowth or steering a private equity portfolio company to new heights, the hunt for top talent has never been more critical—or more competitive. And in this world of corporate headhunting, only the sharpest instincts prevail.
Over the past four years, we have endured profound and shared experiences that have reshaped our collective psyche: a pandemic that disrupted our sense of safety, repeated incidents of police violence and mass shootings, a war in Ukraine, an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a divided electorate, and both sides unhappy in one way orContinue reading “We are all still in recovery…”
Corporate Dyak 