At the EPIC Summit in Santa Barbara, TalentRise Senior Director Laura Barker took the stage twice. First, she served as moderator of the Authentic Leadership panel. Then, alongside colleague Kristen Fox, Laura co-facilitated TalentRise’s workshop, Lights, Camera, Collaboration: Leading Through the 3 Cs. The common theme: great leadership is an inside job. When we work…

Searching for a job is hard enough on its own. Today’s candidates face a threat that extends beyond a tough market or slow hiring cycles: recruitment fraud. It is more sophisticated than ever, more widespread than most people realize, and it’s targeting everyone from entry-level applicants to seasoned executives. Here’s what to know about recruitment…

Focus On Skills-Based Hiring Skills-Based Hiring Defined: A recruitment approach that evaluates candidates based on their demonstrated abilities and competencies rather than traditional credentials like degrees or specific job titles, expanding access to qualified talent while improving hiring outcomes. Quick Facts (LinkedIn Economic Graph Research Institute) What this means for employers today: Skills-based hiring is…

Hiring a Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is one of the most consequential decisions an organization can make. The right CLO becomes a trusted advisor who protects the company, enables growth, and shapes corporate culture. The wrong hire can result in mismanaged risks, missed opportunities, and eventual turnover. Instead of asking generic questions that fail to reveal whether a candidate can truly excel in…

New Term You Should Know: Job Hugging Job Hugging: When employees cling to their current roles out of fear of change—prioritizing security over growth, often stalling their own and the company’s progress. What this means for employers today With economic uncertainty and slow job switching, job hugging is reshaping workforce dynamics and engagement levels. While…

When you’re hiring for a critical role, the job description and posting do more than outline responsibilities and requirements. It’s often a candidate’s first real interaction with your company, and it sets the tone for everything that follows. Yet too many organizations treat job postings as mere checklists, filled with generic corporate buzzwords that could…

Executive search is more than filling positions; it’s about finding leaders who will shape organizations for years to come. Jennifer Seal, Senior Talent Consultant at TalentRise, has built her career on understanding this distinction. With a focus on HR leadership and general management roles, Jennifer brings a consultative approach that goes far beyond matching resumes…

Self-awareness isn’t just a buzzword in leadership development; it’s the cornerstone of effective leadership. But true self-awareness goes far beyond surface-level introspection. It requires understanding two fundamental components: knowing who you are at your core, and understanding how others perceive you. When leaders master both dimensions, they unlock the ability to lead with authenticity, make…

We’re proud to announce the successful completion of our executive search for the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. After a comprehensive national search, we’re thrilled to share that Brian Luallen has been selected as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Brian brings exceptional credentials to this role, with a distinguished track record…

TalentRise President Pete Petrella recently appeared on Hunt Scanlon’s Talent Talks podcast to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of executive search and leadership development. Here are the key insights from that conversation. The executive search industry has undergone remarkable transformation in recent years, with artificial intelligence reshaping how firms source, assess, and place top talent.…