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...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 23, 2025 | career management, job search, networking
For senior leaders, a career transition rarely begins with a job posting. It begins with a conversation. Whether you’re a CEO seeking a new challenge, a CMO exploring board seats, or a CHRO navigating organizational change, your next role will most likely come from...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 7, 2025 | career management, job search, networking
For executives, networking during a job search is both one of the most valuable tools and one of the greatest sources of frustration. It requires stamina, resilience, and no small amount of humility. Senior leaders are often surprised to learn who steps forward in...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 11, 2025 | career management, networking
Many years ago I worked in the World Financial Center, adjacent to the World Trade Center. Every morning, after getting off the subway at the WTC stop, I needed to walk across an indoor bridge that connected the WTC to my office. The bridge always seemed endless and...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 8, 2025 | career management, job search
The Federal Trade Commission has ended its attempt to defend a nationwide ban on employment noncompete agreements. In a 3-1 vote, the agency chose to withdraw its appeal of a federal court decision that blocked the rule, leaving noncompete agreements in place across...
