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WomenHeart's CEO: Lisa M. Tate - 1/9/2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/06/AR2008010601775.html?referrer=emailarticlepg
The Washington Post features Lisa Tate, CEO WomenHeart, in their "New At The Top" article. "New At The Top" is a weekly column in the business section that profiles new executives.
REALTORS Association of New Mexico's EVP/CEO: Steve Anaya - 1/9/2008 http://albuquerque.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2007/12/31/story11.html
The New Mexico Business Weekly features new REALTORS Association of New Mexico EVP, Steve Anaya, and his career in public service.
NPES (Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing, & Converting Technologies) CEO: Ralph Nappi - 1/8/2008 http://www.bisnow.com/archives/trade/0108/trade_0108.htm
Washington's Association BIZNOW highlights NPES' (aka Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing, and Converting Technologies) CEO Ralph Nappi and the networking opportunities that associations offer.
Legal Times - "K Street Hunkers Down for a Long Winter Economy, Election Dampen Appetite for New Lobbyists" - 1/21/2009 http://www.law.com/jsp/dc/index.jsp
"The subprime crunch doesn¹t help matters. Leonard Pfeiffer IV, managing director of recruiter Leonard Pfeiffer and Co., says he¹s noticed that many of the D.C. clients he works with are spending a month or two longer deliberating on their hires than they have in the past. Our clients are hiring a little slower, he says. Pfeiffer suggests that a decrease in spending by one key sector the securities industry is to be expected."
Wall Street Journal- "Jobs Still Elude Some Bush Ex-Officials" - 2/21/2009 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123518630430139343.html
Leonard is quoted in this article by JoAnn Lublin. "Washington think tanks, charities and trade associations long provided fertile ground for ex-political appointees. But many lack interest in hiring high-profile Republicans when Democrats control the White House and Congress. Mr. Bush's low approval ratings at the end of his term don't help, said Leonard Pfeiffer IV, a Washington recruiter for nonprofits. Former Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has told acquaintances he would like to run an industry trade group but hasn't landed a position. Mr. Kempthorne, a former Idaho mayor, governor and U.S. senator, said he is discussing employment "with two major and well-respected organizations.""
CEO Update- "Crafting Vision: Keys to Job Search Success" - 5/11/2007 http://www.ceoupdate.com/articles/articleDetails.htm?articleid=423
CEO Update published an article that Leonard authored about how candidates fall short during the search process because of the things left unsaid. You have to be a subscriber to CEO Update to view the article.
Washington Post - "When the End of the Conversation Nears" - 7/29/2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/28/AR2007072800532_pf.html
Leonard shares his 25+ years of advice... "If you're called in for a second interview, that's the time to show how much you want the job, said recruiter Leonard Pfeiffer. With the initial interview, hiring managers generally ask most of the questions. The second time, come with specific questions, such as "Will I need to learn certain software to perform this task?" or "Whom would I be working with directly?"
CEO Update- "Combination of Traits Characterize the Stand-Out CEOs" - 7/17/2009 http://www.ceoupdate.com/articles/articleDetails.htm?articleid=1111
Leonard is quoted in this CEO Update article on traits of successful association CEOs.: "Top CEOs must also challenge convention. “[You must be] willing to make mistakes and take calculated risks, and correct if you need to,” Pfeiffer said. Pfeiffer also said the best association CEOs aren’t “command-and-control types,” they are “servant leaders.” “It’s an old phrase. [It means] you are a servant to the organization. The association belongs to the [members] and the board,” said Pfeiffer.
REALTOR AE Magazine, Summer 2009 Contents - 9/1/2009 http://www.realtor.org/eomag.nsf/pages/aecareersu09
Leonard contributed to REALTOR AE's magazine on ways to show your Association Leadership your value through better communication.
REALTOR AE Magazine, Fall 2009 Contents - 10/9/2009 http://www.realtor.org/eomag.nsf/c9146d7fa05740bf852565230049c7ca/f732a03c0ace3a5786257663003b6b65?OpenDocument
"Are You CEO Material?" Leonard contributed to REALTOR AE's magazine in an article discussing the integral skills needed to be a successful CEO.
REALTOR AE Magazine, Winter 2009 Contents - 12/9/2009 http://www.realtor.org/eomag.nsf/c9146d7fa05740bf852565230049c7ca/1e2ebd9681e2daca862576e000739260?OpenDocument
"A Tale of Two CEO's?" Leonard contributed to REALTOR AE's magazine in an article discussing the importance of contracts when dealing with new positions.
Realtor AE Magazine, Spring 2010 Contents - 3/9/2010 http://www.realtor.org/eomag.nsf/pages/careersp10
"What Google Finds on You." Leonard contributed to Realtor AE Magazine with an article discussing how the internet impacts the hiring process.