bob olin
author's blog
Reflections on executive search, leadership and career decisions, drawn from more than three decades in the profession.
Measuring Employee Performance – and Satisfaction
My experience as a headhunter taught me that measuring employee performance and satisfaction is easy to talk about — but much harder to do in...
The power and influence you can’t see on a business card
We often chase titles. But the people who quietly shape companies rarely do. In over 30 years in executive search, I’ve met several people whose job...
How do we become leaders: A personal reflection
Here I want to give a personal, keep it simple reflective approach about leadership. Rather than a heavy strategic lecture. Leadership here means...
How to recognize your professional growth needs—and act on them
Who would not want to become better at what we do? Actively paying attention to developing oneself and one's professional skills is more or less a...
Attitude, ambition and motivation – how they impact you in a career change situation
When I worked as an executive search consultant for over thirty years, I had the pleasure and privilege of meeting thousands of outstanding business...
How Failure at Work Impacts Your Career Opportunities
We all make mistakes, face setbacks, and sometimes fail at work. Even the best business leaders have faced failure at work. But how does the career...




