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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.


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Global FMCG leaders must unlearn outdated China assumptions & embrace local innovation.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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