Tenured Director of Finance & Analytics

When organizations begin an executive search, it’s easy to assume the strongest candidates will be the ones actively applying. But according to Cathy Stewart, Senior Managing Partner at Jeff Harris & Associates, that’s often not the case. “A big misnomer many organizations have is that their company has such a fantastic reputation that all th

Few responsibilities entrusted to a senior living board are more consequential than choosing the organization’s next CEO. The right leader can impact an organization’s culture, financial performance, strategic direction, quality of care, and resident experience for years to come. A bad choice can be just as consequential, not only to the organi

Many candidates get so caught up in the to-dos of a job search that they overlook something equally important: what not to do. From spelling mistakes to stretching the truth, these are the biggest red flags recruiters look for at every stage of the hiring process, according to Jeff Harris, CEO of Jeff Harris & Associates. Lack of Career Growth

Even the strongest hiring process can lose momentum if expectations aren’t aligned or decisions take too long. Ultimately, the cost of delaying a hire can be high. Leaving a role vacant doesn’t just slow recruitment – it can increase pressure on existing employees, delay projects, impact morale, and result in missed opportunities for the busi

Hiring for a critical leadership role is too important to leave to chance. A skilled recruiter can bring market knowledge, candidate access, and process discipline to the search—but choosing to use a recruiter is only the first decision. Just as important is determining the right search model: contingency or retained. Each approach creates a diff

In any industry, but particularly senior living, it’s easy to become fixated on the outcome. Whether the goal is securing a move-in, achieving a certain margin, or reaching a sales target, many professionals are taught that success comes from pushing hard toward a specific result. Ironically, that mindset often undermines the very result they’re