by Max Snyder | Aug 26, 2026 | Search Partner Evaluation
Executive headhunters can feel like an expensive go-between, or they can show up like a steady extension of your leadership team. In our experience at Sonar Partners, the difference is rarely the firm’s logo or the deck. It’s what you share upfront, how candid you are... 
by Max Snyder | Aug 24, 2026 | Role-Specific Playbooks
Executive recruiters Chicago are easy to find. Choosing the right one is the hard part, especially when you are hiring a CEO, CFO, CHRO, or General Counsel and the stakes are not theoretical. A mis-hire shows up as stalled priorities, messy decision-making, and a... 
by Max Snyder | Aug 20, 2026 | Search Partner Evaluation
Executive search RFP cycles get long when the RFP becomes a paperwork exercise instead of a decision tool. You start with good intentions, invite a crowd, wait on glossy decks, then stack “chemistry” calls on top because the proposals all sound the same. Meanwhile,... 
by Max Snyder | Aug 11, 2026 | Role-Specific Playbooks
CFO recruitment agencies can feel like a black box until you need one, fast. When you are the founder, a board member, or an investor, hiring a CFO is rarely just “find a finance leader.” You are choosing the person who will steady the story of the business, make the... 
by Max Snyder | Aug 10, 2026 | Role-Specific Playbooks
Legal executive search for a modern General Counsel is not about finding the “best lawyer” and calling it a day. You are hiring a C‑suite partner who affects how quickly you can move, how confidently you can take risk, and how you show up to customers, regulators, and...