ENSURING DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN YOUR ORGANIZATION [VIDEO]

From hiring to marketing, what can leaders do to ensure diversity and inclusion in their organization? TurningPoint CEO & Founder, Ken Schmitt, shares ways to identify often overlooked biases and offers  practical actions leaders can  …
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THE COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE: TALENTOR INTERNATIONAL BUILDS CONNECTIONS

In 2019, Ken Schmitt, CEO and Founder of TurningPoint Executive Search was invited to become an American partner for Talentor, an international talent network operating in 28 countries around the world.  Collaborating with this global  …
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TURNINGPOINT CEO FEATURED IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

TurningPoint Executive Search Founder and CEO, Ken Schmitt, was featured in a recent Wall Street Journal article discussing Zoom fatigue. Examining the increase in virtual living, Aili McConnon spoke to medical experts and professionals to understand its impact on introverts  …
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SMLA FIRESIDE CHAT WITH HP POWERHOUSE, AMY WINHOVEN

TurningPoint is proud to be the power behind the Sales & Marketing Leadership Alliance. Our resume of powerhouse speakers grew last month when Amy Winhoven, Global Head of Insights at HP, discussed transitioning from an agency  …
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HERE WE GROW AGAIN! WELCOME TO THE TEAM, SONIA!

TurningPoint Executive Search is pleased to announce a new addition to our incredible team! Sonia Bains comes to us from Florida, by way of New York! Growing up in Florida, you can probably guess her first job…  …
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TURNINGPOINT & NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR PREPPING MARKETING STUDENTS FOR THE REAL WORLD

Ken Schmitt, Founder and CEO or TurningPoint Executive Search, recently sat down with Mary Beth McCabe, National University Lead Faculty and Owner of Sun Marketing, to discuss the necessary skills and experiences her Master of Science in Marketing  …
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REFERRAL PARTNERS: LESS + MORE = MORE

When it comes to referral partners, it’s natural to think that casting a wide net increases your chances of making a lucrative connection, right? Based on my experience over the last couple of months, I’m  …
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SALES & MARKETING LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE: MAKING CONNECTIONS

Formed as a resource for the region’s sales and marketing leaders, the Sales & Marketing Leadership Alliance continues to provide world-class educational opportunities and build strong connections. And for some, it has been the catalyst to finding  …
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WHAT WOULD YOUR LAST BOSS SAY ABOUT YOU? CONDUCTING A QUALITY REFERENCE CHECK

Resume- Check Interview- Check Degree Verification- Check Reference Check- Is it really necessary? All I’m going to get is verification of previous employment dates, right? Minus the push for more creative resumes and lengthier interview  …
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LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES: HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE CRITICAL FIRST 90 DAYS

Every new leader knows how critical the first 90 days are. Building rapport and creating a ‘team’ mentality, evaluating current procedures and processes, all while trying to remember everyone’s name can be a lot to  …
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