Impressive on Paper, Misaligned in Practice: The Executive Hiring Trap
The decision that feels safest is not always the one that performs There is a version of executive hiring that looks flawless from the outside. The candidate has the right logos on their resume, the career progression is clean, and the story is easy to defend in a...
Nearshoring Is Scaling Operations. But Is Governance Keeping Up?
For the past several years, nearshoring has been discussed primarily as an operational shift. Companies are moving production closer to the United States, expanding manufacturing capacity in Mexico, and redesigning supply chains to reduce geopolitical exposure....
Job Change or Strategic Career Move? The Difference Every Leader Should Know
Executives change roles for many reasons. Some pursue growth, while others are motivated by frustration, compensation, or the promise of a larger title. But in practice, there is a meaningful difference between a job change and a strategic career move. One simply...
Strong Results Aren’t Enough: What U.S. Corporate Leaders Really Expect from Mexico Executives
A few months ago, I was speaking with the CEO of a U.S.-based manufacturing company that had expanded aggressively into Mexico. On paper, the operation was performing well. Margins were stable. Output was strong. Headcount targets were met. And yet, he hesitated. “I...
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