#interim leadership roles

[leath-waite]

Transforming Leadership: Leathwaite's Finance Recruitment Expertise

When it comes to finance recruitment, Leathwaite stands out as a global leader in executive search and interim leadership solutions. Specializing in identifying top-tier talent for corporate functions, Leathwaite has built a reputation for excellence across industries and business areas.

Who Is Leathwaite?

Founded with a mission to connect organizations with exceptional leadership, Leathwaite operates at the intersection of talent and strategy. The firm specializes in sourcing executives for pivotal roles, ensuring businesses secure leaders who drive transformation and growth. With a global footprint and an unparalleled understanding of market trends, Leathwaite has become the go-to partner for companies seeking to enhance their leadership teams.

Why Choose Leathwaite for Finance Recruitment?

1. Unmatched Expertise

Leathwaite focuses on corporate functions, including finance, risk management, and strategy. This niche expertise allows the firm to identify candidates with the technical skills, strategic acumen, and cultural fit necessary to thrive in high-stakes roles.

2. Global Reach, Local Insight

Operating across multiple regions, Leathwaite combines global reach with local market knowledge. This dual approach ensures that clients receive tailored solutions, no matter where they are based.

3. Interim and Permanent Solutions

Whether your organization needs an interim CFO to navigate a critical period or a permanent executive to lead long-term initiatives, Leathwaite delivers customized recruitment solutions. Their flexibility ensures companies can adapt quickly to evolving challenges.

The Role of Finance Leaders in Today's Market

In an increasingly complex business environment, the role of finance leaders has expanded far beyond traditional number crunching. They are now strategic advisors, shaping corporate strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance with global regulations.

Leathwaite recognizes this shift and prioritizes candidates who bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and forward-thinking vision.

Case Studies: Success Through Strategic Recruitment

Leathwaite's track record speaks for itself. The firm has successfully placed finance leaders in organizations across industries, from multinational corporations to dynamic startups. These appointments have often been pivotal in driving significant business transformations, fostering resilience, and achieving growth objectives.

Partnering with Leathwaite

Partnering with Leathwaite means accessing a team of dedicated professionals committed to understanding your unique needs. From initial consultation to final placement, their collaborative approach ensures a seamless recruitment process that delivers results.

Conclusion

Finance recruitment is more than filling a position—it's about securing leaders who can shape the future of an organization. Leathwaite’s deep expertise, strategic insights, and global reach make them the ideal partner for businesses seeking to elevate their leadership teams.

To learn more about how Leathwaite can support your organization’s recruitment needs, visit Leathwaite today.

[leathwaiteuk]

Top Technology Recruitment Agencies for Leadership Roles

Introduction

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, finding the right leadership roles and technology talent has become a crucial priority for organizations. Whether you're a business looking for top technology roles or a professional seeking to transition into a leadership role, the right recruitment agency can make all the difference. In this article, we’ll explore how technology recruitment agencies are streamlining the process of filling leadership positions and the benefits of leveraging their expertise.

What are Technology Recruitment Agencies?

Technology recruitment agencies specialize in finding candidates for technology roles, from technical experts to leadership positions. These agencies have deep knowledge of the industry, ensuring they can match companies with the best talent. They are essential for organizations that need to stay ahead of the competition by securing qualified leaders who understand the evolving technology landscape.

Why Leadership Roles Matter in Technology Companies

In technology-driven industries, leadership roles are critical for fostering innovation, driving growth, and ensuring strategic alignment across teams. A skilled leader in a technology role can bridge the gap between technical teams and business objectives, making the recruitment of these positions paramount. Leadership roles in technology often require a blend of technical expertise and business acumen, and recruitment agencies play a key role in sourcing candidates who meet these high demands.

How Technology Recruitment Agencies Identify Leadership Talent

Technology recruitment agencies specialize in sourcing, evaluating, and placing candidates for leadership roles across various technology sectors. They conduct thorough assessments to ensure that candidates have the right combination of technical skills and leadership capabilities. Whether the role is related to IT management, software development, or digital transformation, these agencies ensure that each candidate can successfully guide teams to meet the organization's goals.

The Growing Demand for Technology Roles

The demand for technology roles is increasing at an unprecedented rate, with businesses continuously seeking individuals who can drive digital innovation. As more companies integrate emerging technologies, the need for qualified professionals in leadership roles becomes even more important. Technology recruitment agencies are instrumental in addressing this demand, providing businesses with the talent needed to stay competitive in a digital-first world.

The Benefits of Partnering with Technology Recruitment Agencies

Expertise: These agencies understand the nuances of technology recruitment and have networks of skilled professionals across various specialties.

Faster Hiring: Agencies can speed up the hiring process, helping companies fill leadership roles more efficiently.

Quality Talent: With access to a wide pool of candidates, recruitment agencies can find leaders who not only possess the technical expertise but also align with the company's culture and values.

Confidentiality: For businesses looking to replace existing leaders, agencies offer discretion during the hiring process.

Conclusion

Securing the right leadership roles and top technology talent is crucial for any business aiming to succeed in a digital world. Technology recruitment agencies serve as valuable partners in sourcing the best candidates for technology roles. Their expertise ensures that businesses can identify and hire leaders who will drive innovation and growth. If you're looking for top talent to fill leadership positions within your technology team, partnering with a specialized recruitment agency is the way forward.

Visit Us Now: https://www.leathwaite.com/

[financerecruitment1]

Expert Finance Recruitment: Find Top Financial Talent

In today’s fast-paced business world, interim leadership roles have become a crucial solution for organizations facing rapid changes, restructuring, or unexpected vacancies. This trend is particularly evident in finance recruitment, where businesses need experienced leaders who can hit the ground running. Interim leaders provide the necessary expertise and stability to ensure continuity while long-term leadership strategies are being implemented.

The Growing Demand for Interim Leadership in Finance

Interim leadership roles are no longer viewed as temporary stopgaps; they are essential for driving immediate value and addressing urgent challenges. Finance departments, in particular, often require specialized leadership for projects such as mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, or regulatory compliance. In these scenarios, hiring an interim finance leader can be the most strategic decision.

Companies seek interim leaders for various reasons:

Rapid response to change: Sudden leadership departures or business pivots require quick action, and interim leaders provide this agility.

Specialized expertise: Many interim finance leaders are brought in to handle specific financial tasks or challenges, like navigating

financial restructuring or managing high-profile audits. Cost-effectiveness: Hiring an interim leader can be a more flexible and financially viable option compared to a long-term executive hire.

The Role of Executive Search Firms in Finance Recruitment

Organizations looking to fill interim leadership roles often turn to executive search firms specializing in finance recruitment. These firms, like Leathwaite, offer access to a vast network of experienced professionals who are well-versed in the unique challenges of finance roles.

At Leathwaite, we specialize in matching organizations with top-tier interim leaders who have proven track records in financial leadership. Our deep industry knowledge ensures that we find the right candidates who can make immediate contributions to your business.

Key Qualities of Successful Interim Finance Leaders

Interim finance leaders must possess a unique set of skills to excel in their roles. Some key attributes include:

Adaptability: The ability to quickly understand an organization’s financial structure and challenges is critical.

Leadership under pressure: Interim leaders are expected to stabilize teams and manage finances during periods of uncertainty or transformation.

Strategic thinking: Beyond managing day-to-day tasks, they must contribute to the organization’s long-term financial goals and strategy.

Problem-solving capabilities: Interim finance executives are often brought in to tackle specific problems, making a solution-driven mindset essential.

Conclusion

Interim leadership roles in finance are a powerful solution for companies facing leadership gaps or undergoing transformation. By partnering with specialized executive search firms like Leathwaite, businesses can ensure they are matched with the right talent to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive sustainable growth.

For organizations seeking the best interim finance leaders, leveraging expert recruitment services is the first step toward ensuring both immediate and long-term success.

[humanmorph]

big "strategy meeting" tomorrow since we have a new director. I think it will be. troublesome

[lost-in-pazzi]

CD appreciation post💫⚡️💥✨

Chris Dailey has had a distinguished career with the UConn women’s basketball program, marked by numerous accomplishments both as an assistant coach and as the interim head coach in 2023. Over her tenure, she has helped the Huskies win **11 NCAA championships** (as of 2023), contributing to the team's long-standing dominance in women’s basketball. As the associate head coach under Geno Auriemma, Dailey played a crucial role in recruiting, player development, and in-game strategy.

In 2023, when Auriemma was briefly sidelined due to health issues, Dailey stepped up as the interim head coach, leading UConn to a successful season and solidifying her leadership credentials. Her work has been integral to UConn's consistency, and her reputation for being a tireless recruiter and mentor to players has made her one of the most respected figures in college basketball.

[nanowrimo]

A Message from the NaNoWriMo Board of Directors

Dear NaNoWriMo Community Members,

Thank you for reaching out to us with your inquiries about the forums, your support, offers to volunteer, and your legitimate concerns.

Our inbox has been flooded, and we appreciate all of the thoughtful responses from participants and volunteers who genuinely care about NaNoWriMo, our fellow writers, and the community as we do. It is impossible to respond to each message individually, but we wanted to let you all know we are working with purpose and sincerity.

Please see below the breakdown of the work that has been done since we last shared an update with the community. Our intention is to keep you abreast of all we are doing to make NaNoWriMo a better, safer, place:

We’ve overseen a full-scale review of business practices led by former Board Member, Kilby Blades, who has stepped in to assist the organization on an interim basis.  

We’ve begun to implement new procedures around community safety, including:

Full revision and legal review of our employee handbook and codes of conduct.

Full revision and legal review of our Municipal Liaison(ML) agreement.

Development of a formal contract agreement for all (non-ML) Volunteers.

Development of a stricter vetting process for all volunteers (which includes identity verification and background checks, wherever necessary).

Licensing of a digital constituent management system that will enhance volunteer management capabilities.

Comprehensive background checks for all current employees.

Checks and balances to ensure that standards of conduct and ethics are adhered to (e.g., better leadership training, volunteer training, tech mechanisms, and active oversight).

We’ve made staffing changes and revised our staffing plan.

We have rescoped certain roles and initiated some staffing changes. (However, certain employees who left the organization voluntarily are in pursuit of their next opportunities.)

We believe that learning from this moment through addressing skill gaps in the organization is healthy and we will go through a hiring process to fill necessary gaps in open roles.

We’ve listened to other community feedback and are still in listening mode.

We’ve disabled the mechanism on the YWP website that allows users to self-identify as educators for the purpose of creating classrooms, and we are researching mechanisms that will allow us to verify adults as educators.

We’ve revised our technology roadmap to address usability issues and are hoping to introduce new features in 2024.

We are midway through a deep dive on forums and forum moderation; this has included benchmarking with other organizations with similar challenges.

In February, we will hold focus groups for continuing MLs. We are also thinking through the logistics of Town Hall meetings and other gatherings.

We’ve processed dozens of pages of community member feedback and are integrating it into our thinking.

With the staffing changes mentioned above, we are open to hearing from those of you who have reached out with offers to help and/or be a part of the organization’s future. Get notified about future job opportunities at NaNoWriMo.

We are excited about the future, and expect it to be brighter! We hope you feel seen and heard, and that you will stick with us as we continue supporting the writing community and our organization.

Kind regards,

NaNoWriMo Board of Directors

[summerongrand]

7x01: The Shot

For those who don't know, I generally share my musings through a sociocritical lens because of The Rookie's unique position as a police procedural where all the female cops are women of color. I am protective of Lucy not just as a character but as a character who occupies a new space for Asian-Americans on network TV. At the same time, I love both parts of Chenford equally.

If you're not American, you're welcome to still read these posts but keep in mind that I'm an American writing about American media. These musings speak to the environment in the States.

Chenford: I have no reservations about them in battle. They still clearly trust each other with their lives and work well as a unit. He trained her with what he knows and she uses his techniques in a way that's Lucy Chen. There are obvious differences, of course, but Tim and Lucy are also two parts of the same person when they're out on the field. Their flirtation and banter in this episode aren’t my favorite. I don't think Lucy should've have accepted Tim’s bet so easily. There’s a harmful stereotype about Asian women being submissive to white men and we see it again through Lucy. I want to be clear that there are different types of submission, including emotional, social, psychological, and sexual. Lucy's submission to Tim here is emotional. We see Tim trying to occupy her “friend space” without actually earning her friendship, both when the bet is placed and in the parking lot scene, and Lucy letting him. I need Tim to at least give Lucy the adult conversation she asked for before she banters and flirts with him. If we compare the parking lot scene in 7x01 to the ones in 6x01 and 6x06, when he leaves her stunned, heartbroken, and standing by herself, it’s an improvement. However, had they had a polite exchange in 7x01 without her flirting back, it would show that he's working to earn her kindness back in small doses and Lucy would've come across as possessing more self-worth even as she looks at him in her rearview mirror. I like Tim watching her drive off and Lucy's rearview mirror double lookback on their own, without the flirting. It shows promise without Lucy giving Tim too much too soon, which the flirting and banter did.

Greycy: Wade Grey, the fearless and compassionate fatherly leader that you are! Wade leading from a helo is badass.

Lucy flubbing Grey’s title and referring to him Sergeant was Alexi's way of telling us that Wade got his promotion while not actually producing a scene about his promotion. I very much like Lucy being given this line.

It’s clear Wade has her back too and this feels like a continuation of his support for her in 6x07 after Tim broke up with her. He could’ve easily asked Angela or Nyla to fill in as temporary TO, but he chose Lucy and gave her an interim promotion to P3. He did this in such a fatherly way too, by saying it's a favor for him and that he owes her for it. Then he sweetens the request by letting her know that it will help boost her credentials for when a detective slot opens up.

"Officer Chen is stepping up." Here he's making it about Lucy and her willingness to take on a leadership role even though it's him wanting to give her a leadership role.

I think Grey's promotion will be used to advance Chenford, Wesley, Nyla, and others' storylines later on this season. He can do more as a lieutenant and this will enable opportunities to open up for the rest of his team.

Wopez: Dealing with the London fallout is such a clever way to move Wesley to Mid Wilshire. Detective Graham is a douche and in a perfect world, his words about Angela (which are far worse than Miles making a pass at Lucy) would be made known to everyone. I love jealous Wesley.

Nyla/Angela: Melissa said that everyone shines in this episode but I didn't see that with Nyla or Angela. Neither of them had much screentime. The little that Angela had was passive and Nyla was barely there.

Aaron: You're telling me this is the same guy who was locked up in a foreign prison for a crime he didn't commit, was seemingly fine joining Mid Wilshire where people know his past business, then isn't able to stay at Mid Wilshire because of secrets that he and many other officers at the station (officers who stayed) shared with a crooked therapist? No, bro.

Me to Alexi: Don't do this. Why are you doing this?!

Celina: Besides the awkward and funny pause after Nolan's "What are you wearing underneath your uniform?" I didn't find her memorable.

Seth/Miles: Miles has layers and depth. I could see Seth more on Blue Bloods with the Reagan crew than at Mid Wilshire.

I don't like Miles asking for a TO swap. Sure, he’s supposed to be cocky, but there are better ways to convey that. I originally took Tim's reaction to it as jealousy, but after a rewatch of the scene, I'm now interpreting it as Tim being pissed at Miles for disrespecting rank and objectifying a fellow officer. It reminds me of the Tim in 1x06 that smacked the grimey guy for checking Lucy out with his one eye. I can't wait until Miles finds out about Chenford's relationship.

There seems to be a lot to unpack with Miles in a S1 Tim type of way. I'm looking forward to seeing more of his dynamic with Tim.

Nolan: Nolan doubts himself! Nolan redeems himself! Gooooooooo Nolan!

Cholan's history (romantic, as part of the same academy class, being rookies together) makes it even funnier that Chenford ignored him twice. Bailey: They really leaned into the Mary Sue trope to explain away Jenna's absence and shipped her off to the National Guard. It reminds me of 5x18 when Bailey had an endless amount of credits to her name. They know that we know.

Los Angeles: The latter portion of this episode was a love letter to Downtown LA. Multiple shots of the skyline. 6th Street Bridge. The chase happening in the heart of downtown.

A chunk of this episode was filmed right in front of the Walt Disney Concert Hall which is across the street from the LADWP building which doubles as the exterior to Mid Wilshire Station. This was so meta! They were chasing suspects right in front of their own station while pretending they were somewhere else.

The day this episode aired, Southern California was under a severe weather warning and bracing for the worst in over a decade. The timing of the season premiere feels surreal ... an apocalyptic nuke storyline playing out onscreen in Los Angeles while the real Los Angeles looks, feels and smells apocalyptic.

Final thoughts: In a parallel universe, Jackson, Lucy and Nolan are sitting at the TO table as Sergeant, Detective, and P3.

[wardensantoineandevka]

I keep thinking about like, this post-game idea I had of Evka and Antoine at Halamshiral before the Orlesian loyalist court because it's, like, actually not a totally nuts concept and super interesting to work with politically as an idea the more I think about the state of Thedas.

Orlais is in a weak position at the end of the game. Even with the Blight fading and less of a peril and not as much of an immediate death sentence, it still exists in the interim and will likely need some managing in the short-term.

Orlais is going through a bit of a second civil war and refused to cooperate with anyone, leaving them out of the newly arising relationships throughout the continent. Ferelden allied with the Chasind and Avvar (at least during this crisis). The Free Marches unified. Eastern ships are protected from the Antaam by the Felicisima Armada. Though it is unclear how long it'll last, there's a spirit of cooperation between influential groups in the north, including between the Shadow Dragons and the Archon, the Crow Talons, Isabela and the Lords of Fortune, and the Wardens.

The Wardens are a major part of the reclamation of Minrathous, and they're a crucial part of the overall morale of Thedas. The Inquisitor's missives notes the way that the fall of Weisshaupt and the Warden's victory over the Blighted dragons have massive impact on the morale and emotional state of Thedas overall. Even as they remain few, and even as the First Warden alienated a lot of countries over the past decades, they remain influential as symbols.

Further, Evka and Antoine are consistently concerned about what is happening throughout Thedas. They choose to help Lavendel, a politically inconsequential village, because it needs their help, and they muster there. They send Wardens to the Free Marches and to Ferelden. They keep correspondence with Wardens in the catacombs of Minrathous about research and participate in the recovery of the city. Whether it is Treviso or Minrathous that falls to the dragon, they send Wardens and write extensively to the Crows or the Shadow Dragons, freely offering their knowledge and help. Evka and Antoine have laid groundwork to opening the door to rebuilding good faith with the people of Thedas that the Order lost over time in its secrecy and isolation. Despite their losses, in some areas, the Wardens are on better footing coming out of the game than they were going into it. And, under Evka and Antoine's leadership, the Order is moving toward a more hopeful and renewed purpose, especially if Antoine was supported in his research.

Evka and Antoine are not political creatures, and they seem largely uninterested in politicking. They're dedicated to their work and to their duties and responsibilities to serve the people and landscapes of Thedas, without preference for any above others. It's easy to imagine that the extent of their political maneuvering is solely in trying to facilitate that work. And, certainly, in accordance with that duty, they'd offer help to Orlais as freely and compassionately and in good faith as they do any and all other places.

Orlais does not wish to cooperate with others during this crisis. Obviously, for the purposes of this idea, they'd need to be open to working with the Wardens after rejecting all other cooperation. Perhaps it is the Wardens' role in the recovery of Minrathous and wanting that for themselves. Perhaps it is the Wardens beginning to establish themselves as well-connected in the new emerging situation. Perhaps it is that the throne of the Anderfels is weak, and leadership in the region de facto falls to the Wardens, and that does not seem to have changed. From the court's perspective, it might seem attractive to try to overlook Adamant and rebuild a working relationship with the Wardens and maybe attempt for an alliance in the west. Such a relationship might even indirectly reposition Orlais a little more favorably within the rest of the continent, given the Wardens' improving footing overall. It poses for the court an attempt to save their crumbling Empire without having to directly rely on another national power.

Evka and Antoine are not really people who care about official approval (see: their fraught relationship with the First Warden), and they will likely carry out their work around the court, if necessary. The court has little to offer them politically within the larger landscape of Thedas. The best they can offer, and why the Order generally bothers with politics at all, is the promise to NOT impede the Wardens' work within Orlais and allow them free movement within the country (see: the Fifth Bilght). That's something that might be useful to even less politically interested leadership like Evka and Antoine, however, this is dependent on the loyalist court reliably controlling movement within Orlais—which they do not at present. The benefits between both parties here is asymmetrical. Where the Wardens, specifically Evka and Antoine, have growing connections, and the ears of a lot of interesting persons of interest, the Orlesian court can't really even promise the little that Evka and Antoine would be interested in.

Socially, there is a little interesting tangle here in that Antoine, acting as second-in-command, is elven. Orlesian too, on top of it. Even under various states where Briala's influence in rule pushes for more progressive social rights for elves, the situation in Orlais surrounding that remains deeply fraught—and potentially one of the reasons a rebel faction broke away to ally with the Venatori. Courting the Wardens for larger goals with regard to political alliances and doorways to them to reposition Orlais within Thedas will require playing nice with Antoine, which might prove difficult for some, even among the loyalists. (Orlais will have the Wardens' help about the Blight regardless, due to Warden duty and all.) Add to that the fraught sociopolitical dimensions of meeting at Halamshiral itself, given that is where the court is sheltering.

Anyway, with all of these considerations in the minds of all players on the field, with the Wardens' strengthening footing and Orlais' weakening one, I think it'd be interesting and fun for me if Evka let Antoine, as her advisement, cheerfully—and purposefully—play the Game with all the direct bluntness of her warhammer. For how much longer is the Game going to serve you, anyway? It's what got you into this mess, non?

[iovebarca]

I've did some research on Hansi Flick (as he is probably becoming our next coach), the way he plays and if this is compatible with what we are used to. So you don't have to! I'm happy to answer any questions about this:)

Flick typically sets his teams up in a balanced formation, often preferring variations of a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 system, depending on the players at his disposal and the opposition.

Pressing: Flick's teams are known for their aggressive pressing to win the ball back quickly. This pressing is usually initiated high up the pitch, aiming to disrupt the opponent's build-up play and regain possession in dangerous areas.

Quick Transitions: Once possession is won, Flick's teams look to transition quickly from defense to attack. Players are encouraged to move the ball forward rapidly, exploiting any spaces left by the opposition's transition defense.

Fluid Attack: Flick emphasizes fluid attacking movements, with players interchanging positions to create overloads and confuse the opposition defense. Wide players often cut inside, while full-backs provide width, allowing for combinations and overlaps in the final third.

Possession-based: While Flick values quick transitions, he also emphasizes maintaining possession when necessary, especially against stronger opponents or in controlling the tempo of the game. His teams are capable of patiently circulating the ball to create openings.

Defensive Organization: Despite the emphasis on attacking play, Flick's teams are also well-structured defensively. Players are disciplined in their positioning and are quick to transition into a defensive shape when possession is lost.

Barca has historically been associated with possession-based football, focusing on intricate passing, positional play, and dominating possession. Flick's emphasis on quick transitions and pressing could potentially align well with barca's desire to regain possession quickly and launch swift counterattacks.

Flick's fluid attacking style, with its emphasis on movement and interchangeability, could play to the strengths of Barcelona's creative players like Pedri and Frenkie.

Flick's emphasis on defensive solidity and structured defending could benefit from having a talented defenders like Araujo, Cubarsi and Christensen in the team.

Hansi Flick himself is a highly respected German football coach known for his tactical acumen, leadership skills, and successful coaching career at both club and international levels. Flick had a modest playing career primarily as a midfielder, playing for clubs such as Bayern Munich and FC Cologne. And his coaching career began in the early 2000s, and he gained prominence as an assistant coach under Joachim Löw with the German national team. He played a crucial role in Germany's success, including their victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. His most notable coaching achievement came during his tenure as the head coach of Bayern Munich. He took over as interim coach in November 2019 and led the team to unprecedented success. Under his guidance, Bayern won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League in the 2019-2020 season, completing a historic treble.

[sevensoulmates]

One thing that I really like about 911 and a handful of stories they've done over the years is the idea of it being okay to give up on a career/dream if it's not suiting you anymore. Or trying it out, finding out it's not for you, and then stopping.

I know a lot of people were mad that Hen didn't finish med school and go and become a doctor, but personally I liked that she listened to her heart and decided that being a first responder was better suited towards her, and I'm happy that Karen didn't get on her case or be like "but you wasted so much time and money and effort doing this!" I was so happy Karen let Hen feel what she felt and supported her decision to stay being a first responder instead of pushing her to continue going to be a doctor when that path might not have been as fulfilling to her even though she thought it was what she wanted.

The same things happens with the kid that Chim mentors where instead of being like hey you gotta push forward to be a firefighter, he says hey you have great instincts maybe they're best put to use at the dispatch center.

(this part is speculation based on some recent posts about Eddie and potential interim captain.) I would love to see Eddie temporarily take on the roll of interim captain for a short period of time. Not to show that he should be captain, but to show that there is value in wanting to stay being a part of the team rather than being pressured to pursue leadership. Most of the time, the way our culture is set up (fuck u capitalism) most media and propaganda wants people to do everything they can to reach the highest most important leadership role they can have. I would love to see Eddie try out being a leader (and being good at it cuz that's just how he is!) But then ultimately deciding that he prefers to be on equal ground with his teammates, following a good captain like Bobby or Hen, rather than being the one making the decisions.

Idk I just really appreciate that 911 doesn't ever push the story that you always have to be seeking bigger and better things career wise and instead promotes following what makes you happy and finding work that fulfils you personally rather than what is expected of you.

[leath-waite]

Leathwaite: Global Leaders in Finance Recruitment

In the ever-evolving world of business, finance recruitment has become a critical service for companies looking to secure the right leadership talent. At Leathwaite, we are committed to delivering the best executives and specialists to meet the diverse needs of businesses across industries. As a global leader in executive search and leadership talent solutions, we specialize in connecting top-tier finance professionals with leading organizations worldwide.

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The finance function within any organization is essential to its success. With growing complexities in global markets, regulatory environments, and technology, companies are looking for experienced financial leaders who can guide them through these challenges. Finance recruitment services like those offered by Leathwaite are designed to help organizations identify and secure these high-caliber leaders, ensuring a seamless and effective recruitment process.

Leathwaite’s Expertise in Finance Recruitment

Leathwaite brings decades of expertise to the table. We understand that finding the right finance professional requires more than just filling a vacancy; it’s about finding a visionary leader who can shape the strategic direction of a business. Our recruitment process is tailored to each client’s needs, ensuring that we not only match the skillset but also the culture and values of the organization.

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At Leathwaite, we follow a thorough, structured recruitment process to ensure we identify the best candidates for your organization. Here’s an overview of our approach:

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[mariacallous]

Bangladeshis made history in July when a mass uprising, led by student protesters, toppled Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League’s government, which had become increasingly dictatorial over the course of 15 years in power. Before she fled to India on Aug. 5, Hasina oversaw the killing of thousands—at least 90 people were killed by the police on the day before her departure alone. Children were not spared.

The end of Hasina’s dictatorship has turned a new chapter in Bangladesh’s history. The country’s lone Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, now heading an interim government, called it Bangladesh’s second liberation. But Bangladesh has to step carefully over the mess Hasina has left behind—both in domestic and foreign affairs.

And the mess is huge. Historically, Bangladesh’s politics has been a game of pass the parcel played between Hasina’s center-left Awami League and Khaleda Zia’s center-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), with the two regularly exchanging power for years—until Hasina broke the norms of democracy in 2011. That was the year she abolished the caretaker government system, where neutral civil society leaders headed an interim government to conduct the elections in a free and fair manner. Since then, the country has witnessed one rigged election after another. The BNP said about half of its 5 million members faced legal charges.

The democratic institutions that have been destroyed over the years can’t be rebuilt overnight. In his first speech to the nation, Yunus talked about bringing back the “lost glory of these [government] institutions.” The country effectively has no police force left. Hasina used members of the Border Guard Bangladesh, who were supposed to be posted at the border, against the protesters. Now they are facing widespread public anger too.

The damage is everywhere from administration to law enforcement to the military. Nothing has been spared. Hasina destroyed the country’s judiciary by handpicking judges. In 2017, the chief justice of Bangladesh’s Supreme Court, Surendra Kumar Sinha—a Hindu in a Muslim-majority country—was forced to resign and seek asylum in Canada after being threatened by the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence, the country’s military intelligence service.

The economy is in tatters, and corruption is rampant. Hasina herself has said that her manservant is worth $34 million and commutes via helicopter. According to Transparency International, around $3.1 billion is laundered from Bangladesh every year, which is more than 10 percent of the country’s total national reserves.

With the Awami League now hated by most of the public, the only political force left this political vacuum is the BNP. Zia, the party chairperson, is 79—and she is now gravely ill and was hospitalized multiple times since this summer. Tarique Rahman, her firstborn child and deputy, is 56. Rahman, often seen as his mother’s successor and the future head of state, has been living in a self-imposed exile in the U.K. for the last 16 years and the extent he is in touch with the country’s new reality is a question up for debate. He faces a slew of corruption charges—although these may not stand up in a fair trial as they were trumped up by Hasina.

After 15 years of autocracy, most of the remaining politicians are greying, while the median age in Bangladesh is a little over 25. The uprising that saw Hasina’s rule crumble was spearheaded by mostly by members of Generation Z. Their leadership of these supposedly apolitical groups in the July revolution has caught the politicians off guard, proof that Bangladeshi politicians are not capable of reading the pulse of the young.

Amid this chaos, the West needs to start playing a far more positive role. One of the reasons Hasina’s rule lasted so long was because the U.S. turned a blind eye to her misrule. Months before the one-sided elections in January, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken threatened to “restrict the issuance of visas for any Bangladeshi individual, believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh.” But after the polls, no punitive measures materialized. On the contrary, U.S. President Joe Biden wrote a letter to Hasina, expressing his government’s wish to “work together on regional and global security” and “commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s ambitious economic goals.”

U.S. complicity depends in part on its desire for India, a close ally to Bangladesh, to contain China in the Indo-Pacific. According to the Washington Post, last month Indian officials told their U.S. counterparts, “This is a core concern for us, and you can’t take us as a strategic partner unless we have the same kind of strategic consensus.”

India supported successive Awami League regimes due to its own security and strategic concerns. India’s landlocked northeastern states, also known as the Seven Sisters, are linked to the rest of the country through the narrow 60-kilometre-long Siliguri Corridor. This tiny passage, known as the Chicken Neck, separates Bangladesh from Nepal and Bhutan. The strategically important Tibetan Chumba Valley controlled by China is only 130 kilometers away.

The Seven Sisters are inhibited by 220 ethnic minorities and are home to active insurgent groups, especially in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. India also has the world’s fifth-longest land border with Bangladesh. All this gives India a potent stake in Bangladesh—but instead of making new friends or giving Bangladesh’s democracy a chance, India placed its chips entirely on Hasina and the Awami League. Anti-Indian sentiment now runs high in Bangladesh—the Indian Cultural Center in the capital was torched within three hours of Hasina’s fall.

India has a long way to go to win the hearts and minds of ordinary Bangladeshis, and blaming Pakistan and its intelligence agency, the ISI, for every problem won’t help. India’s old narrative is dead, and New Delhi must realize this.

The U.S. must stop seeing Bangladesh through India’s eyes. Time and again U.S. policymakers have misread Bangladesh’s importance, looking at it as an extension of India instead of a state in itself. Bangladesh is potentially crucial to containing China in the Indo-Pacific. It has a young population who hold their ethno-religious identities close to their hearts but are pro-Western, too, with more than 13 million Bangladeshis living abroad.

Hasina herself was playing both sides, turning herself into China’s closest ally in South Asia. In July, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning described the relationship between Bangladesh and China as “good neighbors, good friends, and good partners.”

China dislodged India as Bangladesh’s top trading partner nine years ago. Bangladesh imports more goods from China than from any other country, and is in debt to China to the tune of $17.5 billion, which was mainly invested in white elephant infrastructure projects. After Hasina’s fall, China’s reaction, however, has been muted—hoping to build a relationship with whoever emerges afterwards.

The U.S. and the European Union have welcomed Yunus and his interim government. Mathew Miller, a State Department spokesperson, said last month the U.S. wants the interim government to “chart a democratic future for the people of Bangladesh.” The best way to do this is for the U.S. to offer support to U.N.-led efforts to support order and democracy in the country.

The interim government immediately needs to establish law and order. It can start by bringing the perpetrators of the July carnage to the book. A national office of missing persons should be established to look into all the incidents of enforced disappearances. It can seek technical support from the United Nations, which should lead an independent U.N.-led fact-finding program into the revolution and fall of the Hasina regime. Western nations should support the establishment of a new, fairer constitution that takes the range of Bangladeshi identities into account.

The presence of torture cells inside Dhaka cantonment and the alleged involvement of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence tells us that a section of the armed forces were involved in crimes against humanity. Bangladesh has been a major contributor to U.N. peacekeeping—but that needs to stop until responsibility for these crimes has been established.

The ongoing civil war in Myanmar is also an existential threat to Bangladesh’s national security. With Bangladesh’s security forces in disarray, the U.S. should support Bangladesh by setting up a temporary base that will provide the Bangladesh Armed Forces and intelligence agencies with arms, training and other logistical support, while maintaining a firm emphasis on the political neutrality of the army and its support of human rights.

Bangladesh has survived a dire time to potentially chart a brighter future. Washington should see it not as an extension of Indian interests, but as an independent country that is capable of making its own decisions, an important ally, and a partner in the Indo-Pacific.

[bucksboobs]

What do you think will be the thing that changes Buck's path? Do you have any spec?

I've always been partial to a potential storyline about Buck taking up a leadership role at the 118 because I think there's some potential there both for his own growth and for surrounding character conflicts as Hen and Chimney both have seniority over him and experience as an interim captain. Chimney, of course, doesn't think leadership suits him but how would "Captain Wilson" as Tommy called her, feel about potentially getting passed over for a promotion? Would she accept it because she likes being a paramedic and that's the whole reason she isn't a doctor right now? Would she feel slighted? Would she talk to Karen about it and how would Karen feel now that work-life balance has become a point of contention in their relationship? How would Buck growing into a leadership role (with all the Clipboards that implies) affect his relationship to Eddie? Or to his own brother-in-law, who he would now outrank? What if Buck's leadership training puts him on a different shift and the people that made him the man that he is today would be isolated from him at work?

[politicalfeed]

What’s Next After Joe Biden Steps Down from the 2024 Elections?

The political landscape in the United States has shifted dramatically with President Joe Biden’s decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race. As the Democratic Party grapples with this unexpected development, several key questions and potential scenarios emerge about the future of the party and the upcoming election.

Immediate Reactions and Interim Leadership

Following Biden’s announcement, Vice President Kamala Harris has become the most likely interim leader of the Democratic Party. Her role as vice president positions her as a natural successor, and she has already garnered significant attention and support from various factions within the party. However, her potential candidacy will need to be officially endorsed by the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

Potential Candidates and Primaries

The race for the Democratic nomination is now wide open, with several high-profile politicians likely to throw their hats into the ring. Potential candidates include:

Kamala Harris: As the current vice president, she has a strong platform but will need to consolidate support from various party factions.

Gavin Newsom: The Governor of California has been seen as a rising star in the party, known for his progressive policies and strong leadership.

Pete Buttigieg: The Secretary of Transportation and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has maintained a significant national profile since his 2020 presidential run.

Elizabeth Warren: The Senator from Massachusetts remains a powerful voice within the progressive wing of the party.

Amy Klobuchar: The Senator from Minnesota offers a more centrist approach that could appeal to moderate voters.

The DNC will need to organize a series of debates and primaries to allow these candidates to present their platforms and vie for the nomination.

Impact on the General Election

Biden’s decision to step aside has significant implications for the general election. The Democratic Party must quickly rally around a new candidate who can unite the party and appeal to a broad base of voters. This includes addressing concerns about Biden’s health and ensuring that the new candidate can effectively challenge the Republican nominee, presumably former President Donald Trump.

Strategic Shifts and Campaign Focus

With a new candidate, the Democratic Party may need to adjust its campaign strategies. Key issues that will likely be emphasized include:

Healthcare and Pandemic Response: Continuing Biden’s efforts in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and improving healthcare access.

Economic Recovery: Building on the current administration’s efforts to strengthen the economy and address income inequality.

Climate Change: Promoting aggressive policies to combat climate change, a central issue for many Democratic voters.

Social Justice: Ensuring that issues of racial and social justice remain at the forefront of the campaign.

Republican Response

The Republican Party will closely monitor the Democratic transition, adjusting their strategies accordingly. Trump’s campaign is likely to capitalize on the perceived instability within the Democratic Party, using it as a point of criticism. However, the Republicans will also need to address their internal challenges and unify their base.

Voter Mobilization and Engagement

The uncertainty surrounding Biden’s departure places a premium on voter mobilization and engagement. Both parties will intensify efforts to reach out to key demographics, including young voters, minorities, and independents. The importance of voter turnout cannot be overstated, especially in swing states that will determine the election’s outcome.

Conclusion

Joe Biden’s decision to step down from the 2024 election marks a significant turning point in American politics. The Democratic Party faces the urgent task of selecting a new candidate who can inspire and unite voters. Meanwhile, the Republicans will seek to exploit this transition to their advantage. As both parties navigate this evolving landscape, the 2024 election promises to be one of the most consequential in recent history, shaping the direction of the United States for years to come.

[elite-amarys]

Announcement: BB League Leadership

Greetings. I know many of you have been asking, waiting, and wondering what will be happening with the BB League now that a transfer student has claimed the Champion role. After much discussion between the Elite Four, and with approval from our current champion, we have come to a decision.

First: As many of you know, Juliana is not currently at Blueberry Academy. Once the ranks are unfrozen, if a Challenger Ranked member manages to defeat each of us Elite Four they will become an 'interim' champion, and hold the position until either Juliana returns and they can complete their full challenge or until another Challenger ranked member clears the Elite Four and subsequently defeats them in battle. The interim champion's individual rank will be set to '6' until they battle the current champion. This is reflective of rankings for those who partially complete an official challenge.

Second: Once Juliana returns, she will battle the interim champion if applicable, and assume position as champion as normal. If she is not defeated prior to her departure, the champion slot will be left empty until a Challenger ranked league member is able to clear the Elite Four. This person will hold the title of Champion until such a time they are defeated, as per usual rules.

Lastly, to compensate for this unstable time, the Champion will no longer be expected to take on League Club President duties. These responsibilities have been re-allocated to the Elite Four, which is historically a more stable position than Champion, and thus sees less turnover.

League Club rankings and weekly quotas will be unfrozen as of this Friday. This will be confirmed in the weekly newsletter, please do be sure to read this closely, as we have edited the weekly quotas with the upcoming Summer vacation in mind.

Thank you,

Amarys Nerine

Elite Four of the BB League Club

[charles-leclerc-official]

Hello! Genuinely asking as I’m still sort of new to F1, only started watching last year/end of 2022- I know a lot of people complain about binotto and his being responsible for the car development in 2023 being so bad and why the Ferrari title challenge in 2022 kind of dissolved but what did he actually do?

Like was it bad strategy calls, lack of clear priorities for development, shitty leadership, all of the above? I’m just a bit confused bc everyone seems to despise him but no one says why??

Also I really appreciate your breakdown posts they’re so helpful! Thank you!!!

Okay, I will give the bullet points of why Binotto was not a good TP:

Was not good at managing people: managing a lot of big personalities and also making sure things are running well behind the scenes is a key trait needed in a good TP. Binotto never really did well in this area. This also goes into who you hire and choose to make up your team(we are still clearing out the people he hired behind the scenes that have caused problems)

Focused on short term gains: he was way more focused on a single race or even a single season and never made longer term plans for the car or the team. A good TP doesn't care about one race, but rather the long term prospects of the team.

Strategy: he and his team were just bad at race strategy. We lost so many places due to him and the people he put in charge(again see the management of people point above)

He didn't have a clear vision for the team, and this led to a lot of mixed decisions on his part with regards to the drivers and the car.

And here's the thing, he wasn't meant to be TP, he took the role as interim TP and stayed longer than even Ferrari had planned.

In short he really didn't have any of the skills to be a good TP, he wasn't a good manager of the people behind the team, he did not have a good head for race strategy, and he didn't even have clear goals for the direction of the team long term. This cost us so many results and put the car development in no-man's land for years.

There is obviously a lot more, and I have painted some very broad strokes here in the interest of time. But those are the main points. You will also find many did not like the way Binotto handled certain things between Charles and Carlos on some occasions(myself included) I have found that is where a lot of driver fans take the greatest issue with him.

For me he really didn't have any of the qualities you want in a good TP. He certainly did not have what it took to helm Ferrari.

I guess the TL:DR to answer your question is all of the above