Krista Bradford is CEO of the retained executive search firm The Good Search, which is Powered by Intellerati, the executive search research lab and AI incubator. An Emmy Award-winning television journalist and investigative reporter, Ms. Bradford now pursues truth, justice, and great talent in the executive suite.
As we move further into 2026, the challenge isn’t finding data—it’s finding signal. Discover why traditional headhunting is failing in the age of AI-generated noise and how ‘evidence-based’ recruiting is now the only way to verify true leadership mettle.
In 2026, change is existential: everywhere, all the time, and all at once. Discover why the era of ‘stably unstable’ leadership—the permacrisis—requires a fundamental shift in executive search and how to identify leaders who can navigate the overlapping threats of drone war, oil volatility, and H5N1.”
Discover why building an internal shortlist is the only way to ensure data integrity. We provide a clinical framework for vetting executive search firms based on evidence, not marketing.
The Glass Ceiling has been recoded into a “Black Box.” In 2026, the primary threat to diversity isn’t just who sees your job post, but the hidden algorithms that decide who is “viable” before a human ever sees a resume. Read our deep-dive analysis on navigating the new era of algorithmic gatekeeping and reclaiming the “human-in-the-loop” advantage.
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…
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.
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 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.
New data shows the share of women on boards and leadership teams has actually declined for the first time in a decade. For CEOs and CHROs, this isn’t just a representation problem—it’s a signal that your executive search process is likely optimized for comfort rather than competence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 —…
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…
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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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 is not just an inclusion issue. In technology leadership, it can be a source of extraordinary market cap, compounding returns, and strategic advantage.
