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Our Annual White Paper
“The Evolution of Executive Search: Aligning Talent with Strategy”
Insights into how executive search processes have transformed to meet the demands of a fast-paced global market.


Managing the Distance: Building Radical Alignment Between APAC and Global HQs
Navigating global leadership challenges? You're not alone! Join us as we dive into key insights from our latest article, "Managing the Distance: Building Radical Alignment Between APAC and Global HQs." Discover how cultural intelligence and transparent communication can bridge the gap between headquarters and local teams, ensuring everyone is on the same page.


When Western Leadership Meets Asian Reality
Are you a leader venturing into new markets? Discover the critical insights every Western CEO must grasp to thrive in Asia’s complex cultural landscape. Learn from Tom’s journey—what happens when Silicon Valley strategies meet the nuances of Chinese leadership?


Leadership Transitions in APAC: A Strategic Guide
Navigating leadership transitions in the dynamic APAC landscape? Our latest insights reveal that effective leadership is crucial for maintaining team cohesion during change. As executives step into new roles, understanding the unique challenges they face can transform uncertainty into opportunity.


The Blind Spot That's Killing APAC Boards
Are you ready for the next wave of geopolitical disruption? Explore how boards can transition from outdated strategies to agile governance, ensuring they're prepared for the unexpected.
With 72% of boards in Asia revising their scenario planning, the time to act is now. Discover actionable steps to assess geopolitical risks and foster a culture of agility in your organization.


Why Global Talent Strategies Collapse at the Border
Global companies often fall into predictable talent traps. A prime example: spending months on an executive search only to hire someone with perfect credentials but poor cultural fit, resulting in a costly setback.
These missteps are expensive - slow hiring and misaligned executives create ripple effects across culture and investor trust.


The Dragon’s Ascent: China’s Goujian-Style Leadership and the Quiet Reshaping of Global Competition
As Western markets reel under Trump-era volatility, China’s Goujian-style strategy—decades of endurance, subterfuge, and precise strikes—positions it as a stabilizer. From semiconductor breakthroughs to EV dominance, Beijing’s long-game mirrors King Goujian’s ancient playbook. The lesson? Global leaders must adapt to China’s patient, culturally rooted ascendancy or risk strategic irrelevance.


Spotlight Interview: Cross-Border Leadership & APAC Challenges
Christophe Randy shares tactics to navigate Euro-centric HQs, balance localization with global goals, and position APAC leaders for global roles—offering practical insights on cross-border leadership.


The Silent Power of Regional Leaders: How to Be Heard in a Euro-Centric Boardroom
APAC leaders don’t need louder voices—they need sharper translators. The best don’t fight HQ’s gravity; they use it. Here’s how regional stars turn local reality into global inevitability.


Spotlight Interview: Principles for Scaling Industrial Business Between China and Italy
Lessons from leading transformation between Italy & China—where heritage meets hypergrowth, and complexity drives clarity.


Spotlight Interview: What FMCG Leaders Need to Unlearn About China
Global FMCG leaders must unlearn outdated China assumptions & embrace local innovation. Jimmy Liang shares how Chinese execs can bridge HQ-local divide through data, storytelling & reverse mentorship.


Geopolitical Turmoil as Innovation: Leadership Under the New US Landscape in 2025
Discover how Geopolitical Leadership is transforming challenges into opportunities in 2025.


The Leadership Reset in Asia: Redefining Expat Value
Hiring expats in Asia? Stop looking for 'global' managers. Demand specialists who build local leaders—or don’t hire at all.


The Lonely Job of APAC Leadership: 3 Executives Reveal How to Thrive Between HQ and Local Teams
LYC Partners hosted insightful webinar featuring three distinguished APAC leaders: delivering local results while meeting global expectation


The Hidden Cost of Poor HQ-APAC Alignment
Explore the hidden costs of poor HQ-APAC alignment and its impact on innovation and talent.


Bridging the HQ-Regional Execution Gap
Bridging HQ-APAC execution gaps: Align global vision with regional realities for sustainable business growth.
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