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TalentRise Joins PRAXI Alliance as the Network’s Exclusive U.S. and Canadian Executive Search and Talent Consulting Partner

TalentRise—a retained executive search and talent optimization management consulting firm—recently joined the Italian-based PRAXI Alliance network to provide exclusive executive[...]
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Blogs

Why Candidate Experience Matters When Hiring Executives

Across all industries, organizations devote an abundance of time and resources to position their brand in the right light. These efforts can take many forms, from advertising campaigns and PR to internal communications and charitable giving.  While brand reputation often falls under the purview of the marketing and communications department, human resources and talent acquisition […]
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Kristen Fox Lampert to Lead TalentRise Coaching and Leadership Development Practice

TalentRise announced today that Kristen Fox Lampert will lead its Coaching and Leadership Development Practice. As Practice Leader, Kristen will focus on expanding TalentRise’s coaching and leadership development offerings, including Fast Start Coaching and Mental Fitness for Leaders programming.  Kristen has served as a Talent Consultant and Leadership Coach for TalentRise since 2019. Most notably, […]
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YWCA WNY Announces Michelle Sawyers as New CEO

The YWCA of Western New York (“YWCA WNY”) announced Michelle Sawyers as its new Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective April 1, 2024. Sawyers was selected following a rigorous, nationwide search led by executive search firm TalentRise. YWCA WNY announced in September 2023 that its current CEO, Jill Ann Robbins-Jabine, was preparing to retire after nearly […]
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11 Traits to Look for in a Nonprofit Executive

Nonprofits and the executives who lead them are a critical part of our communities, providing essential services and support to individuals and groups that may otherwise go overlooked.  When selecting a nonprofit executive, boards and search committees should seek candidates who possess a combination of leadership qualities, strategic thinking skills, passion for the organization’s mission, […]
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The Rise of Fractional Leadership: Is a Fractional Executive the Right Hire for Your Business?

To fill critical gaps on their leadership teams, especially during times of transformational growth, more organizations are turning to fractional executives to round out their C-suites.  In this blog, we’re answering some frequently asked questions about fractional executives and sharing some of the reasons why businesses are considering this type of hire.  Who is utilizing […]
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6 Interview Questions to Ask a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Candidate

A Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is an essential role, overseeing your organization’s marketing, branding, communications, and public relations efforts. An effective CMO will enhance your organization’s visibility and reputation among its key audiences and ensure you’re delivering the right message, to the right people, at the right time. Here are some of the questions you […]
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5 Things Employers Should Know About Improving Software Engineer Employee Retention

Tech companies experience an average employee turnover rate of 13.2 percent, which rises to 21.7 percent among embedded software engineers. That’s quite an alarming statistic when you think about the extensive time and resources that go into hiring and onboarding the individuals for these highly technical roles. Meanwhile, with conversations around artificial intelligence and machine […]
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Company Culture

These Four Facets of Inspired Leadership Will Set You and Your Team Up for a Successful 2024

by Kristen Lampert
The only constant in life is change. It’s a quote we’ve all heard, but as we get past the hustle and bustle of the holidays and start a new year, it hits especially close to home. Leaders today face an increasingly “VUCA” (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world. You’re navigating a multigenerational workforce, virtual team environments, […]
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Interviews

8 Interview Questions to Ask a Vice President of Sales Candidate

by Pete Petrella
The Vice President (VP) of Sales is undeniably essential to a company’s success. They must constantly stay informed and current regarding the industry and market the organization is selling in and its target audience. The VP of Sales oversees an organization’s top-line revenue, including maintaining a sales team to ensure the company achieves its sales […]
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SpinUp, enabling ideas®, TalentRise and Viaduct join forces to power innovation and growth.

We are thrilled to announce a wide-ranging collaboration among SpinUp, the University of Toronto’s newest and first wet lab-based incubator, enabling ideas®, and Aleron Group companies TalentRise and Viaduct. This strategic alliance brings together the innovative spirit of SpinUp, the business design and scaling expertise of enabling ideas® and the unparalleled leadership development and talent […]
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