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3 Tips for Aerospace and Defense Leaders on How to Stay Ahead in 2021
3 Tips for Aerospace and Defense Leaders on How to Stay Ahead in 2021
By Mercedes LeGrand
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In the Middle of a Key Hire? Here Are 5 Battle-tested Considerations For Candidate Care In Today’s Environment
In the Middle of a Key Hire? Here Are 5 Battle-tested Considerations For Candidate Care In Today’s Environment
By Mercedes LeGrand
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Aerospace & Defense: Finding the talent to navigate increasingly uncertain government budgets and procurement risks
Aerospace & Defense: Finding the talent to navigate increasingly uncertain government budgets and procurement risks
By Mercedes LeGrand
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Several years ago, I met Dwyane Wade at an event where he was asked what advice he'd give his younger self. His response was "ice your…
Several years ago, I met Dwyane Wade at an event where he was asked what advice he'd give his younger self. His response was "ice your…
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#Congratulations to Amanda Satterwhite of Accenture Federal Services, who was recently named a Top Cyber Exec to Watch in 2024! 👏 In 2023…
#Congratulations to Amanda Satterwhite of Accenture Federal Services, who was recently named a Top Cyber Exec to Watch in 2024! 👏 In 2023…
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Friends: Sustaining victory of democracy over authoritarianism is our generation's greatest challenge. American and Allied military prowess has…
Friends: Sustaining victory of democracy over authoritarianism is our generation's greatest challenge. American and Allied military prowess has…
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Experience & Education
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Odgers Berndtson US
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Cybersecurity: A Top Priority for Airline Boards
Homeland Security Today
Homeland Security Today Magazine published a bylined article written by Russell Reynolds Associates' Mercedes LeGrand and Christine Yasaitis titled, "Cybersecurity: A Top Priority for Airline Boards." The piece looks at the importance of cybersecurity preparedness on airline boards and shares findings from our study, "Cyber Security: Five Leadership Issues Worthy of Board and Executive Attention."
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Spanish
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Portuguese
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We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jay Nelson as CSG National Director of Federal Affairs. Nelson has dedicated 15 years to advancing the…
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Honored to speak with The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Executive Fellows Innovation Series about the “Importance of Strategic Career Management…
Honored to speak with The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Executive Fellows Innovation Series about the “Importance of Strategic Career Management…
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The National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA) proudly announces the appointment of Vice Admiral Sean S. Buck, USN (Ret), as its new…
The National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA) proudly announces the appointment of Vice Admiral Sean S. Buck, USN (Ret), as its new…
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