by Barbara Safani | Apr 13, 2026 | compensation, job search, salary negotiation
At the executive level, compensation is far more than a salary discussion. It is a multi-layered structure designed to align leadership performance with business outcomes, often combining immediate cash, long-term incentives, and participation in enterprise value...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 6, 2026 | interviews
For senior executives, interviews are not about answering questions; they are about shaping perception, establishing trust, and demonstrating the ability to lead at scale. Yet many accomplished leaders approach interviews as a retrospective discussion of their...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 2, 2026 | career management, job search
What is the typical length of a job search? This is one of the most common questions senior leaders ask during a transition. The honest answer is simple: it depends. For most executives, a well-run search typically spans six to twelve months. That timeline is shaped...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 1, 2026 | compensation, salary negotiation
New data from the CEO and Executive Compensation Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500 report reveals significant trends in how senior leadership is being compensated and how that compensation is perceived by investors and proxy advisors. The report...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 21, 2026 | career management, job search
At the executive level, careers rarely stall because of a lack of capability. More often, they plateau or derail because leaders are too busy executing to step back and assess whether their trajectory still aligns with the market, the organization, and their own...
