FDE Industry Spotlight | Redefining Executive Recruiting: Adaptability, Technology, and People-First Leadership with Vaughn Emery, Vice President of Revenue Growth - Duffy Group

Unlock fresh perspectives on modern executive search operations in this can't-miss episode of The Full Desk Experience. Designed for executive search leaders, owners, and director-level decision makers, this conversation with Vaughn Emery, VP of Revenue Growth at Duffy Group, dives deep into the strategies powering next-level growth in today's recruiting landscape.

Key insights include:
  • The Duffy Group’s unique, research-driven executive search model that builds deep, mission-aligned partnerships with clients.
  • Transforming sales and process frameworks to balance consistency with flexibility, while keeping teams accountable—without micromanaging.
  • The essential role of technology and AI in modern search, and why the human touch remains irreplaceable for quality outcomes.
  • Tracking overlooked KPIs, like cost-to-hire and post-placement success, for smarter, client-focused results.
  • Executive-level approaches to succession planning and long-term client value creation.
Are you future-proofing your processes, or has your tried-and-true approach hit its ceiling? How much will AI truly change the game for executive search, and where is the human element irreplaceable?

Press play now to hear first-hand strategies and practical wisdom you can use to elevate your search firm’s success.

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Tools mentioned in this episode:
  1. Crelate – Mentioned as both the company the host is from (Kortney Harmon, Director of Industry Relations at Crelate) and the platform behind the podcast.
  2. Crelate Copilot – Crelate's AI assistant (“Copilot brings you recruiter intelligence…”).
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FDE Industry Spotlight | Redefining Executive Recruiting: Adaptability, Technology, and People-First Leadership with Vaughn Emery, Vice President of Revenue Growth - Duffy Group
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