Diagnosing False Alignment: A Leader’s Field Guide
By Dennis Rizzo & John Elliott In our last conversation, John Elliott of Strategy Elevation Alliance shared something that has stayed with me: organizations often believe their leadership teams are aligned simply because everyone agrees during meetings. Yet the...
Why Great Leadership Teams Still Struggle to Execute
By Dennis Rizzo & John Elliott Throughout my career helping organizations identify and place exceptional leaders, I’ve observed something that often surprises boards, CEOs, and executive teams: hiring the right leader does not automatically guarantee...
Two Perspectives, One Standard
How Dennis and Frank Rizzo Lead Bentley Price Together Fifty years in executive search teaches you that the best partnerships aren’t built overnight. They’re earned through trust, tested through challenges, and strengthened by a shared commitment to doing...
Why Succession Planning Can No Longer Wait
Reflections from 50 Years of Executive Search By Dennis Rizzo After five decades in executive search, I’ve seen leadership trends come and go, industries evolve, and organizations adapt to changing business realities. One challenge, however, remains remarkably...