November 2026

Succession Thinking in Hiring: Building for Tomorrow, Not Just Today

By |2026-08-07T10:12:07-04:00November 2, 2026|Topgrading, The 7 Deadly Sins of Hiring, Hiring|

Most hiring decisions focus on the present—an open seat, a project deadline, an immediate gap that needs filling. But great organizations think differently. They don’t just hire to meet today’s needs; they hire to prepare for tomorrow’s possibilities. That mindset is called succession thinking, and it’s becoming one of the most strategic approaches to talent acquisition in modern business.

Succession thinking is about foresight. It’s recognizing that every new hire has the potential to shape the company’s future—not just by performing […]

May 2026

Reputation by Design

By |2026-08-07T11:12:45-04:00May 25, 2026|Topgrading, Establishing Mutual Commitment, Raising the Bar|

What Your Hiring Tells the Market About You

Every company has a brand, whether it’s intentional or accidental.
It’s not just shaped by marketing or leadership statements—it’s shaped, quietly and powerfully, by how you hire.

Recruitment is no longer a behind-the-scenes function. It’s public behavior.
The way your company communicates, interviews, and decides says more about your values than any corporate campaign ever could.

In 2026, reputation is designed through experience—and hiring is where it starts.

 

Every Interaction Is a Brand Message

Candidates don’t just evaluate a […]

July 2022

Topgrading

By |2021-12-22T19:36:46-04:00July 25, 2022|Candidates, TalentSphere, Companies, Topgrading|

As a manager, creating a well-rounded and high-performing team is one of the most fulfilling aspects of leadership. Seeing and helping superstars develop, watching individuals become more confident with their unique abilities, and grooming the next generation of leader within the organization is incomparable.

“B” and “C” Players

A less enjoyable component of management is the act of working with and coaching the perpetual underperformers. Every department has them, every leader has struggled with them, and some may even have a few […]

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