They used to say there were two people in the old west �?? the Quick and the Dead. The Quick knew that it came down to not only talent and ideas, but execution. The Dead thought only talent mattered with predictable results.

To draw a parallel, tech execs often focus too much on building great technology, and too little on commercializing it against competitors. If you disagree then answer me this: are your corporate revenues, sales pipeline, and brand awareness where you and your investors want them to be, even though you've got a market-leading solution?

If not, why not?

Increasing the value of your company is not just about "collecting talented people." It's about aligning your people with the company's overall strategy, getting them to buy-in and to commit to a common vision. More importantly, you need to compel them to work towards the idea not because you told them �?? but because you gave them impassioned reasons to do it --- then employees will take responsibility for how their actions affect the business.

Technology companies today, more than ever, need leaders capable of managing a community of people with a common mission who are willing to routinely operate at levels of peak performance. That's how organizations compete in a knowledge based economy as centres of excellence �?? without leaving dead bodies at every gun fight.

Executive Search, when properly applied can help drive your business to new heights.