Moneyball in Recruiting
Agenda Week Interview With Our CEO Recruiting Using ‘Moneyball’ Tactics The Good Search CEO, Krista Bradford, was quoted in an Agenda Week article, an excerpt of which is copied below. Agenda Week asked her about…
Krista Bradford
Krista Bradford is CEO of the retained executive search firm The Good Search, which is Powered by Intellerati, the executive search lab and AI incubator. A former award-winning television journalist and investigative reporter, Ms. Bradford now pursues truth, justice, and great talent in the executive suite.
Risk Mitigation in Hiring Technology Leadership
In 2026, technology performance is the primary driver of revenue and risk exposure. However, with only 7% of tech leaders possessing the skills to execute their top projects, the “talent gap” has become a “leadership chasm.” This post explores details six critical red flags—from “Narrative Incongruity” to “The Omniscience Fallacy”—that CEOs must catch before the offer letter is signed.
Recruited: The Good Search Recruits OneSpan CTO
For Immediate Release The Good Search Recruits OneSpan Chief Technology Officer Ajay Keni The Good Search, a leading retained executive search firm in the greater New York City area, announces the successful completion of an…
Lessons for CHROs: When Silicon Valley Satirizes Recruiting
Lessons for CHROs are easy to spot in HBO’s Silicon Valley, which turns Carla’s interview into a sharp reminder that diversity in hiring not be improvised.
Representative Leadership: The Fiduciary Imperative for the C-Suite
Executive Summary: In 2024, for the first time in history, women achieved gender parity in lead roles across the top-grossing U.S. films. Yet, while Hollywood has cracked the code on representative casting, the S&P 500…
Recruited: The Good Search Recruits Head of Intel Research
The Good Search successfully recruited Intel’s Vice President and Director of Research. Dr. David Tennenhouse joined Intel Corporation to lead its research efforts. At Intel Corporation, Dr. Tennenhouse was responsible for innovating an “open collaborative” approach to corporate research.
CT Insider Article: The Good Search Helps Downsized Executives
The Good Search CEO Krista Bradford is featured in a Westport News (rebranded CT Insider) article for establish LinkedIn and Facebook groups to help executive candidates in Westport, Connectictut — fostering neighbors helping neighbors.
The Agentic AI Executive: Why Your Next CEO Might Not Be Human
Artificial Intelligence could become your next CEO. While that once felt like a dystopian rabbit hole, in 2026, it is becoming a documented governance standard. As the Founder of The Good Search, I have recruited senior executives in technology since the dawn of the Internet and luminaries in AI for the past decade. I have seen leadership transition through many phases, but the rise of the “Agentic Executive” is the most profound shift yet.
Hiring CISOs for the Identity and Access Imperative
Cybersecurity is the only business function where you face an active, intelligent adversary. In the high-stakes world of Identity and Access Management (IAM), a “gatekeeper” CISO is a liability; you need an enabler. Drawing on lessons from the world’s most famous hackers and our proprietary investigative search methodology, we explore why the next generation of cybersecurity leadership must master “OS Human Being” to secure the future of the enterprise.
Executive Search Myths: The Science of Selection
40% of retained searches fail to complete. Why? Because most firms still rely on the myth that a “proprietary database” is a competitive advantage. Discover how to apply investigative journalism and computer-assisted research to executive search to ensure your next C-suite hire is a strategic victory, not a statistical coin toss.
To Recruit Rock Stars, It Helps to Know The Real Thing
Headhunters regularly claim they recruit rock stars, but most executive recruiters have never known a rock star in the literal sense. Consequently, they haven’t a clue what it takes to perform at that level —…
The Representation Paradox: Why Silicon Valley Still Struggles to Hire Black Engineers
For more than a decade, the technology sector has operated amid persistent dissonance: while virtually every major firm publicly champions the need for Black coders and engineers, the actual representation at the “Googleplex” and other…
Gender Equality for Working Women: The 2026 Recommitment Year
In 2026, gender equity in corporate America sits at a strategic crossroads. While C-suite representation has hit record highs, a staggering exodus of 455,000 women and a widening AI ‘encouragement gap’ threaten the leadership pipeline. Discover why 2026 is the definitive year of recommitment for organizations navigating the ‘Broken Rung’ and shifting legal headwinds.
The Paradox of Choice in Executive Search
More candidates do not always make executive search easier. In today’s market, applicant overload, permacrisis, and tech disruption can turn abundance into indecision.
The Visibility Gap in Executive Search
The Visibility Gap in the Attention Economy In executive search, being qualified is not always enough. Substantive candidates are overlooked because they are not visible to the right audience, in the right way, at the…
Recruited: VP of Technology for High 5 Games
For Immediate Release The Good Search Recruits Vice President of Technology for High 5 Games The Good Search, a leading retained executive search firm in the greater New York City area, announces the successful completion…
The Good Search Recruits Google Vice President of Engineering
For Immediate Release The Good Search Recruits Google China Head of Engineering Westport, CT: The Good Search has successfully recruited Boon-Lock Yeo to the position of Google China Head of Engineering (Director of Engineering) in…
Why Executive Presence Matters in Retained Executive Search
Executive presence has always mattered. What has changed is where and how it is read. A leader today may be evaluated through a LinkedIn profile, a video interview, a short search call, and a written…
The Hero’s Journey as a Career Strategy
Beneath the spreadsheets and KPIs, every C-suite transition is governed by an ancient architecture. Discover why Joseph Campbell’s ‘Monomyth’ is the ultimate 2026 blueprint for Narrative Intelligence, and how to use it to navigate executive inertia and high-stakes career pivots.
When Executive Search Fails, Data is the Likely Suspect
A failed executive search represents a significant disruption to enterprise momentum. While industry data consistently indicates a 40% non-completion rate for retained mandates, these failures are rarely the result of a talent shortage. Instead, they…
Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage in Technology Leadership
Neurodiversity is not just an inclusion issue. In technology leadership, it can be a source of extraordinary market cap, compounding returns, and strategic advantage.
The Agentic Paradox: Why AI Tools Are Scaling Noise, Not Connection
The 2026 recruiting landscape is defined by the “Agentic Paradox.” While 84% of talent acquisition leaders plan to integrate AI into their workflows by next year, the “Depersonalization” of executive search has already reached a…
The Transparency Revolution: Why More Men Are Sharing Their Salaries
In 2026, the taboo of discussing compensation is fading. What began as a transparency pledge by actor Bradley Cooper has evolved into a strategic shift in power. From Gen Z’s demand for openness to Reese Witherspoon’s $900 million data-driven production model, discover how pay equity is being reshaped by new laws and ownership.
IEEE Spectrum Magazine Interviews The Good Search CEO Krista Bradford
IEEE Spectrum Magazine interviews The Good Search CEO Krista Bradford. The article is called “Networking Know-How” by Susan Karlin. The writer asked Ms. Bradford for advice on networking on LinkedIn. Check out what she said.
Recruited: The Good Search recruits Google Assistant Treasurer
For Immediate Release Recruited: Google Assistant Treasurer Tony Altobelli Westport, CT: Recruited: Google Assistant Treasurer Tony Altobelli has been recruited by The Good Search. Mr. Altobelli has served as Assistant Treasurer at Google for eleven…
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