Posts by Yscouts
Giadha A. DeCarcer is the Founder and CEO of New Frontier Data, the authority in data, analytics and business intelligence for the worldwide cannabis industry. An entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business strategy, execution, management and business development, DeCarcer’s began her career in banking, and progressed to technology, data analytics, intelligence…
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Executive search firms provide people — and who doesn’t need people? In a low stakes position, you can probably rely on the tried and true methods of recruiting. After all, there are lots of ways to fill a seat. So if that’s all you need, finding a candidate is relatively straightforward. Who knows…you might stumble…
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We’ve always believed that mental and physical health is crucial – take care of yourself, find your balance, and stay sharp. This is especially true at work, where the average American spends 8.6 hours a day. Experts recommend that you should stretch at least once per hour, so that’s why we’ve done a little research…
Read MoreTo maximize its impact, your nonprofit needs to be able to expand and operate efficiently while adapting to the ebbs and flows in your sector. Normally, this forward-thinking responsibility falls on the ED, but this can sometimes make his or her job unmanageable with all the other responsibilities that go with the position. This can…
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How Confidential Executive Search Works Imagine how mortified you’d be hearing through the grapevine that you’re being replaced or worse – coming across your job description. Or perhaps an employee who has been waiting for years for that promotion finds it posted on a job board. Not every leader is in the right role. If…
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When an organization grows to the point where the ED’s duties become overwhelming, many consider adding a COO, or chief operating officer. The exact role that a COO plays varies from organization to organization, but generally, the COO oversees administrative and operational functions within the nonprofit. They may also act as the “second in command”…
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Many individuals across a variety of industries look to Fortune 500 companies for inspiration. There is plenty of inspiration to be had from where a Fortune 500 CEO is now. Nevertheless, there’s also valuable knowledge to gain from learning where they started—especially when hiring a new CEO. In other words, the question to ask is…
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The time has come; after weeks (…sometimes months) of meetings, conversations, and interviews, you’ve decided who you would like to join your team for that mission-critical position. This hire means a lot to the business and presenting the offer in the right way can ensure a smoother acceptance and more delightful experience on both sides…
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The cannabis industry is growing like a weed (pun intended). With the explosive growth of this nascent marketplace comes the challenge of attracting and selecting leaders who may not align with the needs and challenges the cannabis industry represents. With decades of experience under our belt, the Y Scouts team knows the value of preparing…
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Rebel hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Chip Conley disrupted his favorite industry… twice. At age 26 he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality (JdV), transforming an inner-city motel into the second largest boutique hotel brand in America. He sold JdV after running it as CEO for 24 years, and soon the young founders of…
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