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What’s Your Candidate’s Sense of Purpose?

Here’s how a seasoned executive recruiter can probe below the surface of a resume to reveal what really makes a candidate tick. We’re in a booming economy just now, with an employment picture that is as rosy—at least for candidates—as any in a half century. The flip side for employers? They must work that much […]

Lessons Learned from a Centennial Trade Show: Could they apply to you too?

Like most professional services firms, Torch Group has certain areas of concentration and particular excellence, owing to the various backgrounds and professional expertise of its principals. One of those happens to be the foodservice industry. In part, because of my pre-Torch Group career roots which has led to our firm doing a significant amount of […]

Different Skill Sets for the Emerging Virtual Workplace

In our current political moment, we’re sometimes asked to focus on a narrower geography and a world less beholden to technology. But that’s almost precisely the opposite of what we have been witnessing in the professional world. In the executive search arena, we have instead seen the rise of remote employees who work from anywhere […]

Qualities of a Top Corporate Communications Executive

While all communications roles are extremely important, corporate communications executives set the tone for all messages that the company puts out, from media events to internal employee memos. A corporate communications executive shapes both public and internal perceptions of the business as a whole, so he or she needs to possess certain specific qualities. Full […]

At the Heart of Leading is a Simple Concept…Building Trust

About ten years ago, my wife and business partner Michele Torch and I began a quest to learn ballroom dancing. At first, it was quite simple, just learning a few basic steps, like a toddler learning to walk. I thought to myself “this is easy, what’s all the fuss about?” As we advanced, it became […]

April 2019 TORCHLIGHT

The Slow March of Artificial Intelligence in the Marketing Industry A new generation of AI tools is helping marketers get a better handle on the drudgery, freeing them up to concentrate on more creative tasks. Is your company ready for this wave of innovation? During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union […]

Skills All Business Development Executives Should Possess

Business development executives rely on a combination of knowledge, theory, and experience to guide business growth. They are masters at evaluating performance, finding innovative ways to help the business reach its potential, and identifying emerging opportunities. These somewhat esoteric job duties rely on a specific skillset. Here are the skills all business development executives should […]

Traits of a Top Sales Executive

A top sales executive can actually increase the perceived value of your company’s products or services. Not only will a top executive become a go-to for customers, the person they know they can call when they need something, but he or she will also have the leadership skills to help every member of the team […]

Characteristics of a Successful Chief Communications Officer

Not too long ago, public relations was just one big department. Today, though, many companies see the value of subdividing into departments such as internal communications, marketing communications, social media, and corporate communications. This means that the job of Chief Communications Officer (CCO) is more critical than ever before. A modern CCO is a strategic […]
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