Why the Best Energy Executives Are Still Found in Houston For more than a century, Houston has been the heart of the American energy industry, and despite shifting market dynamics, the rise of renewables, and a wave of geographic diversification, that has not changed. In 2026, Houston is still where the most important energy executive…
Read MoreHow Aerospace Companies Should Hire for the Space Industry The space industry is growing faster than most aerospace and defense companies are prepared for, and that growth is creating a wave of executive hiring decisions that many leadership teams have never made before. Whether your company is expanding from traditional aerospace into commercial space, entering…
Read MoreHow to Build a Professional Network That Works for You Networking is one of the most powerful tools a senior professional has, and it is also one of the most misused. Most professionals know they should be cultivating their network consistently, but the reality is that the vast majority of people only reach out to…
Read MoreThe Space, Defense, and Aerospace Hiring Crisis Is Here: What I Saw at the 2026 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs By Michael Halpern, Bradsby Group I just returned from Colorado Springs, Colorado, where I had the privilege of attending the 41st Space Symposium at The Broadmoor, and I can tell you with complete confidence that…
Read MoreHealthcare Executive Recruiting: Why Clinical Credibility and Operational Authority Both Matter Finding a strong healthcare executive is challenging enough on its own. Finding one who carries genuine clinical credibility with medical staff while also commanding the operational authority needed to run a complex health system is one of the most difficult hiring problems any organization…
Read MoreExecutive Leadership Skills That Matter When Five Generations Are Working Side by Side For the first time in modern history, five generations are working side by side in the same organizations. Baby Boomers who have delayed retirement, Gen X leaders moving into their peak earning years, Millennials taking on senior management roles, and Gen Z…
Read MoreWhich Professional Certifications Are Worth Earning? If you are trying to stand out in a competitive job market, one of the most direct investments you can make in your career is earning the right professional certification. At Bradsby Group, our executive recruiting team has placed professionals across accounting and finance, energy, construction, healthcare, supply chain,…
Read MoreHow to Decide Between Temporary and Permanent Staffing Every growing company reaches a point where it needs more people. The question that comes immediately after that realization is whether those candidates should be temporary, permanent, or some combination of both. Getting this decision right has real financial, operational, and cultural consequences. Getting it wrong creates…
Read MoreHow to Break Into Oil, Gas, and Energy From a Different Career Background The energy sector is one of the most rewarding industries a professional can build a career in. It offers strong compensation, long-term stability, meaningful work, and a wide range of roles across engineering, operations, finance, legal, supply chain, environmental, and business development….
Read MoreHealthcare Leadership Hiring: What Organizations Get Wrong and How to Do It Right Finding a strong healthcare leader is hard. Finding one who can operate effectively at the intersection of clinical excellence and organizational complexity is a genuinely different challenge. The healthcare industry demands leaders who understand both the patient care environment and the financial,…
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