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The Real Work of Leading an Inherited Team (Part 3 of 3): Why Knowing What to Do Isn’t Enough
This is the final post in a series on leading an inherited team. Parts 1 through 3 covered the gap […]
The Real Work of Leading an Inherited Team (Part 2 of 3): Listen First. The Rest Can Wait.
This is Part 2 of a series on what it actually takes to lead an inherited team. In Part 1, […]
The Real Work of Leading an Inherited Team (Part 1 of 3): The Briefing You Were Given Isn’t the Whole Story
Most advice about inheriting a team starts with day one. This series starts earlier — with what new executives are […]
Principal Executive Career Coach Job Opportunity
Are you a seasoned leader with deep experience in corporate and tech environments? Is developing team members a favorite part […]
We’re building the data that doesn’t exist yet
Question: Is LinkedIn still working for job search? The real story, how roles are actually being found, and which moves […]
Stop Avoiding the Hard Conversations: Why Radical Candor is the Essential Read for Every Leader
By Daria Lojko Executive Coach, Close Cohen Career Consulting & HR Director, Expedia. Kim Scott’s Radical Candor is arare […]
What Starbucks’ Restructuring and Layoffs Taught Me About the Power of Networks
By Nancy Poznoff is a former VP at Starbucks, now Executive Coach, Close Cohen Career Consulting & CEO, Mother Bear. […]
Ebook out now! “7 Game-Changing AI Apps for Senior Level Candidates: Close Cohen’s Job Search Playbook”
Hello readers, our team at Close Cohen Career Consulting has tackled the AI mandate – locate 7 AI apps to […]
Leadership Actions to Boost Productivity at Work for Senior Management, Directors, and VPs
Why Most Teams Are Trucking Along — and Why That’s the Problem Ever wondered what makes a great team truly […]
Big Tech Career Firm Expands to Raleigh-Durham Amid Six-Figure Layoffs (May 13, 2025)
-Triangle pros to get Big-Tech career tactics as job cuts continue (Raleigh-Durham, NC, May 13, 2025) As RTI International cuts […]
Your Next Big Thing: Approaching your Job Search with a Founder’s Mindset
Alright, let’s dive into a mindset shift that can truly revolutionize your senior-level job search. As someone who’s navigated the […]
Close Cohen 2024 Year in Review
As we sat down to review 2024, one thing became crystal clear —we have worked with some incredible leaders. No […]