RPS Search Group of NJ, LLC

 Persistence Persistence—the ability to keep going in the face of obstacles, delay, or failure—is often cited as the single most critical predictor of long-term success. While talent and raw intelligence provide a strong starting point, persistence is the engine that converts potential into actual achievement.

  Transparency isn’t about sharing everything. It’s about hiding nothing.   True transparency in leadership and business isn't dumping every raw detail on your team—it's providing clear context, owning mistakes, and explaining the why behind big decisions. When you operate with transparency: Trust builds faster : People don't have to guess what’s happening behind closed doors. Problem-solving improves: Teams can’t fix what they don't know is broken. Culture strengthe ns: Honesty breeds loyalty far better than polished perfection ever could. Perfection creates distance. Authenticity creates connection.   How does your team foster transparency in daily work?   #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #Transparency #Management #Trust

  "At the end of the day, business isn't just about metrics and strategy, it’s about people."   After 3 plus decades in the search and recruiting world, people often ask me what keeps the fire lit after all these years. It isn’t just filling a vacancy or checking off a box on a hiring roadmap. It’s that moment when a candidate calls with excitement in their voice, saying, “This opportunity is going to change things for my family.” It’s also watching a company thrive because the right leader stepped through the door at just the right time. Here are a few truths this journey continues to teach me: Trust is currency: Technical skills might get someone an interview, but mutual trust is what builds lasting careers and strong organizations. Fit goes beyond the resume: True success happens when personal values, team culture, and long-term vision align. People first, always: Behind every executive title is a human story, a family, and a personal journey worth respecti...

  It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, deadlines, and metrics. But when you step back and look at who you’re working with, it’s a great reminder that business is entirely about relationships. Give a shoutout to colleagues, clients, and connections who bring positive energy and make every win worth celebrating. Success is great but sharing it with your friends and colleagues is even better. Give them and yourself some well-deserved credit.   Happy Fourth of July Lance #Gratitude #Networking #CompanyCulture #Teamwork #PositiveVibes

  The Resume AI Trap: Why Shortcuts Can Cost You the Interview I’m sure you’ve seen the advice to “Just plug your history into AI and let it write your resume in 30 seconds." When you’re deep in a job search using AI can be a gamechanger. However, as someone who reviews resumes every day, I can immediately spot an AI generated resume. The unintended result is that AI is taking away the exact thing that gets you hired. AI loves buzzwords like "synergistic leadership," "spearheaded," and "dynamic go-getter." When everyone uses the same prompts, everyone starts sounding the same. You’ve lost your fingerprint as it gets replaced by buzzwords. Also, if you aren't careful, it will subtly inflate metrics, alter project scopes, or misinterpret technical certifications to fit a prompt. Trust is out the door if you can't back up statistics under the pressure of an interview. A great resume tells your specific story with duties, responsibilities and meas...

  The Art of the Wait: What Fishing Taught Me About Executive Recruiting I have spent most of my life doing fresh water and saltwater fishing and I couldn't help but realize how much fishing mirrors the world of executive search. After 30 plus years in the recruiting industry, I see patterns everywhere—but the parallels here are striking. If you want to land the "prize catch" in talent or on the water, the strategy is exactly the same: 1. You can’t just throw a bare hook into the water In fishing, you need to know exactly what the fish are feeding on—the right bait, the right presentation, the right depth. In recruiting, a generic InMail blast is a bare hook. Top-tier passive candidates don't bite on generic pitches. You must understand what motivates them, study their "habitat," and tailor your approach specifically to what they care about (culture, autonomy, specific growth challenges). 2. Location is everything (Look in the eddies, not just the open water...