ThinkingAhead Executive Search

It's time for a Recruiter Spotlight! 🥳 Tune in to hear Dan Kuhar share his personal insights into his role, what drew him to ThinkingAhead & the world of executive search, and what happens when nonprofit organizations develop a long-term relationship with a recruiting partner. Whether you're considering a career in executive recruiting or curious about our firm's unique approach, this episode is packed with valuable perspectives... https://lnkd.in/gc-AtZXe . #executive #recruiting #executivesearch #RecruiterTipThursday #thinkingahead #job #career #search #work #talent #banking #banks #bank #hiring

As a company whose workplace is primarily remote, ThinkingAhead is no stranger to disconnect. Studies from Cornell University show that it's harder to build trust, credibility, and culture in a remote environment. Of course it is -- it's harder to get to know your team if you're only meeting for virtual team huddles and emailing when you need something. Culture doesn't just fall into place -- it takes hard work, management, and stewardship from all involved stakeholders at every level of your organization. One of the ways we prioritize culture at ThinkingAhead is by taking time together to not think about or talk about work -- instead, taking time to work on building our relationships with each other as humans, not recruiters. At this year's hemi-annual all-staff conference in January, we visited PLAY Playground in Nashville. We had the evening to get laughing, get competitive (we are who we are!), and get connecting in all the ways we don't usually get to via a Teams screen. And those are the memories that create the culture that carries us through months of a virtual wasteland... until we reconnect at our summer conference in July! . #remotework #culturechallenges #executivesearch #teamwork #recruiting Source: https://lnkd.in/ew94-pV2

Is your hiring process working? It's that time again -- the one you dread, where someone in leadership moves on. Not only do you have to worry that all their institutional knowledge will leave with them, so you're juggling succession folders, SOPs, exit interviews, and account access transfers. Which, of course, never goes smoothly. (We love IT, but we hate having to submit a ticket!) No matter how dialed you think your internal systems are, why do they always have to break right when you're in a transition? On top of that, beyond the internal stressors, is the trepidation of the external. You know what it's like to source candidates. The ones you find applying are barely engaged. They've got one foot in your door and seven other feet in eight other doors. Or they seem unsure. You can't get a read on whether or not they're a good fit for your culture, your team, the position in another 3 years. And, after all that -- who knows if the candidate will even accept your position? I mean, that candidate four years ago ghosted you and you STILL don't know why, and it still keeps you up at night. Was it the salary? Was the vision insurance not the kind they needed?? Did your email not send??? #SoundsLikeYouCouldUseAHiringAdvisor . #executivesearch #recruiting #hiringadvisor #marketexpert #boutique #searchfirm

Hiring manager in the banking world: you may be asking yourself questions like, "Why do people leave?" "How do we get them to stay?" "How do we differentiate our bank from others to potential candidates?" Listen in for some answers here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eWFe7APg . #executive #recruiting #executivesearch #RecruiterTipThursday #thinkingahead #job #career #search #work #talent #banking #banks #bank #hiring

We've got another new recruit joining the Commercial Banking/Commercial Finance team: Ben Schmitt! Ben works with commercial lending institutions, commercial real estate firms, and business-focused debt and equity platforms. Ben stands apart thanks to his deep industry knowledge and relationship-first, consultative approach. He takes time to understand not only the technical requirements of a role, but also the culture, leadership style, and long-term vision of each organization he serves. This allows him to connect clients with professionals who are not just qualified, but truly aligned—resulting in stronger hires and lasting impact. ... Read more about Ben here: https://lnkd.in/eNZwB7kD . #executivesearch #commercialbanking #hiring #recruiter #boutique

In the life of a recruiter, the phone is your friend. Learn about the two types of recruiters and how each of them needs to be using their phone time, and the 3 times of day that present the best opportunities to up your game. Episode 43 of The Talent Trade is out now, here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/exC2Kuut . #executive #recruiting #executivesearch #RecruiterTipThursday #thinkingahead #jobs #career #employment #search #work #talent #phone #levelup #upyourgame #elevate

We're proud to announce that we've made the Forbes List of Best Executive Recruiting Firms of 2026! We're humbled by the outpouring of support from our community that helped us earn this achievement -- thank you for showing up for us when we least expected it. At ThinkingAhead, we have always believed this work is about more than filling positions. It’s about relationships, trust, and truly understanding what matters to the people we partner with. Moments like these prove that philosophy true. 🥰 . #forbes2026 #topsearchfirms #executivesearch #forbesaward

We're excited to welcome Anthony Castillo to the ThinkingAhead Commercial Banking/Commercial Finance team as an equipment finance recruiter! 🥳 Anthony comes to us with 3.5 years of agency recruiting experience and a proven track record of success. His performance has earned recognition, including President’s Club honors and the Associate Producer of the Year award, and he is excited to return to the banking space to continue making a meaningful impact. ... To learn more about Anthony and connect with him for your equipment finance hiring needs, head over to https://lnkd.in/e_2jcyba . #executivesearch #equipmentfinance #recruiting #hiring #greatsteaks

Out now: an exclusive interview with Ryan Rasmussen, Partner and Executive Recruiter in the Nonprofit Practice at ThinkingAhead. Ryan shares personal insights into his role, what drew him to ThinkingAhead and the world of executive search, and what happens when nonprofit organizations develop a long-term relationship with a recruiting partner. Episode out now, here or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/ekSWGJJG . #executive #recruiting #executivesearch #RecruiterTipThursday #thinkingahead #job #career #search #work #talent #nonprofit #spotlight #partner

The attitude around referrals has changed a lot over the past 20 years, and mostly for the better. Take 3 minutes to hear how referrals can lead to opportunity from all sides, and how they're easier than ever before: https://lnkd.in/d_wfsqfh Questions? Comments? Feedback? Speak it all into existence here: https://lnkd.in/grxcPW7q . #executive #recruiting #executivesearch #RecruiterTipThursday #thinkingahead #job #career #search #work #talent #referral #opportunity