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10 Key Principles for a Successful Job Search

Landing the right job requires more than just submitting applications and hoping for the best - it demands a strategic, well-planned approach built on authenticity and resilience.

Job Search Strategy

Tensions and Truths Influencing Team Effectiveness

In today's workplace, teams have become the cornerstone of how work gets done. Yet, the reality of what makes teams truly effective often differs from our idealized vision.

Leadership Development

The Great Resignation: Noto Group’s Perspective on How Employers can Adjust

There is a lot of buzz around The Great Resignation and what employers should expect.

Industry Trends

The Transformative Benefits of Executive Coaching

Several decades of research has produced an increasingly clearer picture of the benefits of executive coaching.

Leadership Development

From Concept to Core: Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategy

The emphasis on sustainability continues to grow as consumers and employees seek brands whose values align with their own.

Industry Trends

Seven Ways to Accelerate Your Job Search

For anyone looking for a job, it can be tough to stand out from the crowd.

Job Search Strategy

3 Fundamental Skills Every Leader Can Practice

When clients approach me about bringing the “next big thing” to their teams and organizations, I often find myself deflecting until I have a better understanding of how well they are already practicing the fundamentals of good leadership and teamwork.

Leadership Development

Macs Adventure Embarks on a Journey to Expand Its U.S. Market with a New Marketing Leader

As Macs Adventure approached its 20th anniversary, the self-guided travel company aimed to accelerate growth in North America. In 2016, to build upon its strong presence in the U.K. and Europe, Macs Adventure opened a small commercial office in a hub of outdoor adventure, Denver, CO.

Case Studies

New VP of Sales Prepares Bob’s Red Mill for Transformational growth

For its Vice President of Sales, Bob’s Red Mill wanted a disrupter who could push the boundaries of the business. The company was on a path toward ambitious growth and was looking for a leader who could successfully transform the sales team as it sought to double its consumer base by 2030.

Case Studies

Bob’s Red Mill Feeds Its Growth with SVP of Marketing Hire

Bob’s Red Mill set out to hire a growth-oriented Senior Vice President of Marketing to help take the business to the next level after merging its marketing and sales operations into a single department.

Case Studies

Bob’s Red Mill Hires CFO to Lay the Foundation for Ambitious Growth

As it prepared for ambitious growth, the company needed a new Chief Financial Officer to replace Trey Winthrop, who would take the helm as Chief Executive Officer after serving as the company’s CFO for more than six years.

Case Studies

Global Nonprofit 1% for the Planet Finds a 100% Fit to Meet High-Impact, High-Growth Goals

1% for the Planet is a highly regarded global nonprofit, whose members pledge 1% of annual sales to preserve and restore our planet’s natural environments.

Case Studies

The Synergy Company Secures CFO Who Values Purpose as Much as Profit

This certified B Corp company was founded in 1992 on the belief that whole foods and botanicals can powerfully supplement the healing force within us all. Ever since, The Synergy Company has innovated new ways to uplift and sustain the health of individuals and communities through natural and effective dietary supplements.

Case Studies

PetWise Harnesses Noto Group’s Proven Process to Fill Key Leadership Role

PetWise employees start every day with one goal in mind: Create the world’s best products for pets and their people. With a large family of award-winning products, the company is committed to making the most innovative and affordable pet care solutions available around the world.

Case Studies

VP E-Commerce Leads Outdoor Research’s Consumer-Focused Tech Transformation

Outdoor Research was born of the founder’s research-led approach to solving problems that humans face in unforgiving environments.

Case Studies

Noto Group Helps DECKED Form a Leadership Team Geared Toward Expansion

Since its founding in 2014, DECKED has become a go-to brand for after-market, organization-promoting vehicle accessories, counted on by everyone from first responders and tradespeople to outdoor enthusiasts.

Case Studies

Triple Eight Lands a Winning CEO to Speed Global Growth

With a rich heritage borne of the New York City skate scene of the 1990s, Triple Eight is a global leader in protective gear for action sports including skateboarding, biking, roller skating, and roller derby.

Case Studies

How Arena Supercharged Its U.S. Market Through a GM Hire Recruited with Noto Group

In 2016, Noto Group was engaged by the board of competitive swimwear company arena to recruit a General Manager for its U.S. market. The brand was well established in Europe, where it is headquartered, but growth in the U.S. had been missing expectations.

Case Studies

For Bob’s Red Mill, Noto Group Is an “Extension of Our Team”

Bob’s Red Mill’s relationship with Noto Group took root when a new CEO embarked on an ambitious growth agenda for the company.

Case Studies

The Hiring Podcast: Bold Moves and Big Wins in Leadership

The first of its kind, CEO Roy Notowitz hosts the podcast How I Hire, a look behind the scenes into the world of executive hiring and leadership. It offers a unique, valuable, and entertaining resource for anyone looking to gain an edge in their business.

The Power of a Customer-Centered Mindset with Ben Steele former REI CCO

Tune in to hear Ben Steele, REI’s former chief customer officer, share his journey in brand stewardship and strategy, leading REI’s 24.5 million members, and crafting impactful marketing initiatives—all to ignite a passion for the outdoors.

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Success Profile: Chief Digital Officer Role, Jamaliya Cobine

Join us to learn how Jamaliya Cobine, Chief Digital Officer at Omorovicza Cosmetics, drives consumer-centered strategy and transforms digital experiences at brands like Urban Outfitters, Burton, and Topshop.

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Trip Randall on Hiring and Shaping Team Culture at Nike

Trip Randall, former VP of Running at Nike, has held a number of positions with the brand over 20 years. In this episode, he shares how he navigated the iconic company’s scale, complexity, and reputation to make great hires.

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A Recruiter’s Perspective on Job Search Strategy with Kate Sargent

Talent expert Kate Sargent shares her insights on the job search and building authentic networking connections. With experience at Allbirds, Method, and The Citizenry, her advice is a must for candidates and recruiters.

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MPowerd, CEO Seungah Jeong, on Hiring Purpose-Driven Teams

Roy sits with Seungah Jeong, President & CEO of MPOWERD, to discuss building purpose-driven brands. Seungah shares insights from her CPG journey, expanding MPOWERD’s products, and how mission-driven values shape hiring.

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Dr. Stacey Philpot PhD, on Taking a Data Driven Approach to Hiring

Dr. Stacey Philpot, Managing Partner at Executive Development Consulting, shares 20+ years advising Fortune 500 CEOs on leadership. Tune in for her data-driven hiring insights and key strategies for team resets.

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Amani Duncan, CEO, on the Power of Difference, Empathy, and Instinct in Hiring

Amani Duncan, music and entertainment marketing exec with 20+ years at Def Jam, Bad Boy, and BBH USA, joins Roy to discuss empathetic leadership, mentoring, and how JEDI values shape impactful work.

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