LEAD Blog
Insights for both organisations and executives navigating leadership today. From executive search trends to leadership strategies, LEAD helps New Zealand organisations and leaders stay informed and ready for what’s next.
Fix in ‘26 – Economic Update with Jarrod Kerr, Kiwibank Chief Economist
This article was published with our partners, Consult Recruitment. It’s always great to have Jarrod back in our office to deliver another timely economic update. As always, he brought candour ... Read More
Leadership shifts in 2026
We spend a lot of time talking with senior leaders and organisations, and some common themes keep coming up: the future of work is shifting from structure and systems to ... Read More
AI & Leadership Event: Leading people in an AI world
On 5th December 2025, LEAD Executive Search and Consult Recruitment proudly co-hosted an AI & Leadership event, bringing senior New Zealand business and AI leaders together to explore what it ... Read More
Congratulations to Winners of the 2025 Best Places to Work Awards
Auckland, New Zealand: On 22 October, hundreds of business leaders from across NZ came together at Cordis Auckland for the 2025 Best Places to Work Awards, a night dedicated to ... Read More
When to use interim and fractional leadership in your business
Leadership needs are shifting rapidly. Boards and executives are facing new challenges from digital transformation and AI adoption to culture change and global uncertainty. And to meet these challenges, not ... Read More
Leading with authenticity and impact: LEAD & BPTW™ interview
This interview with our Founder & Managing Director at LEAD Executive Search, Angela Cameron, was first published on Best Places to Work™. Read the original article here. Great leadership is ... Read More
AI and leadership – The questions leaders are thinking about
AI is reshaping the way organisations operate, innovate and compete. From AI-driven insights that guide strategic decisions to automation transforming entire workflows, the impact is being felt across every sector ... Read More
3 talent strategies to build finance teams of the future
Finance teams are undergoing one of the most significant transformations we’ve seen in decades. As recruitment experts witnessing this evolution firsthand, we can attest that the finance function is no ... Read More
6 contradictory truths modern leaders must navigate simultaneously
Leadership in 2025 navigates a landscape of many paradoxes, where the most effective decisions often require holding contradictory truths as a leader. This dynamic challenges your instincts, stretches your thinking, ... Read More
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