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…
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…
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,…
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…
Remembering Brian Parrish: A Leader, Mentor, and Friend
Last weekend, the gaming industry lost one of its most respected leaders. Brian Parrish was more than an accomplished executive—he was a visionary whose leadership helped shape the growth and…
The New Executive Playbook: Talent, Technology & Leadership in a Changing Industry
Reflections from 50 Years of Executive Search By Dennis Rizzo As Bentley Price Associates marks more than 50 years serving the hospitality and casino gaming industries, one thing has become…
Why Great Talent Says No
Reflections from 50 Years of Executive Search By Dennis Rizzo As Bentley Price Associates celebrates more than 50 years of serving the gaming and hospitality industries, the firm continues to…
The Conversations That Change Everything
Reflections from 50 Years of Executive Search By Dennis Rizzo In executive search, people often assume the process is driven by résumés, performance metrics, and polished leadership bios. Those matter,…
The New Executive Playbook: Talent, Technology & Experience in Gaming + Hospitality
Reflections from 50 Years of Executive Search By Dennis Rizzo The gaming and hospitality industries are entering a very different era than the one that defined the last decade. Expansion…
What My Mother Taught Me About Business—and Why It Still Matters
Reflections from 50 Years of Executive Search By Dennis Rizzo Some people learn about work when they enter the workforce. Others learn it long before—by watching, listening, and paying attention….