SRA Updates

  • July 1, 2014

      Another life changed.  Simply Driven Executive Search has successfully filled a Director of Operations search for a premier company on Indianapolis' north side.  Our candidate recently completed 20 years in the US Army that included SIX tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Welcome home, and thank you for all you did for America.

  • June 30, 2014

    Since childhood, we have all been raised by the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Many would cite this ethical code as one of their aspirations by which to live, both personally and professionally. The problem with the Golden Rule? It implies the basic assumption that other people [...]

  • June 13, 2014

    We just placed a very talented candidate with a new client of Simply Driven Executive Search.  A great performer who falls into the category of so many of the people we speak to - initially she was "happy where I am".  Paid reasonably well...had been at the company many years…not unhappy…being told that a promotion [...]

  • May 14, 2014

    I just had lunch with one of the most impressive human resource professionals I have ever met.  Why do I say this?  Because he isn't an HR person.  Hang with me here…he has an HR title, and HR is his responsibility.  But, here's the magic - he is a business person functioning in an HR [...]

  • May 12, 2014

        It's the name of a book by Harvey Mackay…and boy is it a wise piece of advice when it comes to careers.  I cannot count the number of times I get an email or a phone call from someone who just got slammed with a restructuring, a downsizing, a firing, an merger, an [...]

  • May 9, 2014

    So many people I speak with play with their heads, and not their heart. That's not what inspires people. If you want to get to the next level, if you want to be promoted, if you want to inspire people, then stop playing the blame game, stop being a "realist", get out of your own [...]

  • May 8, 2014

    Simply Driven President Kent Burns talks about what it takes to advance in the Big 4 Full story:   http://www.big4.com/big4-thought-leader-interviews/safety-security-keywords-career-advancement-modern-age/

  • April 30, 2014

    As a leader, you are responsible for making sure your team has the necessary skills to perform well in their roles. Training likely revolves around concrete and definable abilities that link directly back to the expectations of acceptable performance in the role. Concrete training is valuable, but training should not stop there. What can be [...]

  • February 27, 2014

    For many, pending deadlines and packed schedules are not overwhelming, but instead can be a driving force that pushes them toward greater productivity. We have processes to streamline, goals to achieve, promotions to earn, debt to eliminate, exercise regimes to master, dreams to chase, and people to help and inspire. The “I work best under [...]

  • December 31, 2013

    By the year 2030, Millennials, also known as Gen Y (those born in the 80’s and 90’s) will make up 75% of the workforce.  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2015, this hyper-connected and tech-savvy demographic will come close to overtaking the majority representation of the workplace. This should not come as a [...]

  • October 31, 2013

    As human beings, we are naturally programmed with an existing set of emotions, habits, perspectives and opinions. We are sometimes drawn to making decisions for reasons we do not fully understand; we might hire a new employee because it feels right, or we promote those on our team because they deserve it. Decision making lies [...]

  • August 28, 2013

    "Tell me about a time when you failed, and what you learned from that experience.” Think of the most successful employees you’ve ever worked with, or the individuals you’ve mentored who excelled the most, or the leaders you’ve studied who seem to achieve every goal they set for themselves.  Undoubtedly, a common thread between all [...]

  • April 26, 2013

    As we approach the mid-year point, hours of daylight increase, outdoor activities and vacations are abundant, yet the demands at the office do not wane. The subject of providing an environment for work-life balance often resurfaces during the summer, but the topic is one that should be addressed on an ongoing basis within an organization. [...]

  • February 22, 2013

    On the surface, conducting an interview can seem like a simple enough task, yet it is one that few are formally trained to do – even when promoted into a role that involves the evaluation and acquisition of talent. Shake hands, make the prospect feel welcome, ask questions, answer questions, and evaluate the candidates. How [...]

  • January 2, 2013

    As one responsible for a business’ profitability, I never seem to have the time to coach my people consistently. They have such a limited attention span that I get the feeling, especially with my veterans, that they aren’t really into learning anyway. How do I find the balance and provide them what they need in [...]

  • October 29, 2012

    In the manufacturing economy, time was the currency. Systems were designed for maximum efficiency, and effectiveness was simply how much time could be dedicated to the process. The assembly line is a perfect example! In today’s information environment, directing our attention in the right places for the right amount of time and focus is the [...]

  • June 27, 2012

    Just recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were 3,700,000 job openings on the last business day in March, which was an increase from 3,500,000 job openings announced for January and February. That number reflects published openings comprised of jobs that are advertised either online or in print format. What we believe is [...]

  • April 25, 2012

    Offices everywhere are full of eager employees poised for fresh starts! There is recharged enthusiasm for conquering previously unconquerable projects. Time with family and friends has allowed for the creation of elaborate dreams to assist in the accomplishment of elaborate goals. In corporations around the world, the New Year brings a revived optimism for all [...]

  • April 25, 2012

    One of the strongest value propositions a leader can give to an employee is the ability for that individual to perpetually grow in all dimensions. Obvious dimensions include professionally as well as personally, but do not overlook the importance of financial, mental, and spiritual growth as well. In nature, plants either grow or decompose; they [...]

  • February 29, 2012

    Most managers thrive when it comes to evaluating an employee’s success related to the hard skills of a role. Achieving measurable quotas, meeting quantifiable objectives, or directly contributing to profit or cost savings are black-and-white and leave little room for subjectivity or interpretation. The challenge most face is in evaluating the soft skills of every [...]