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Michael D. Brown is Senior Managing Partner and Head of Executive Search, Leadership Search, Sales and Marketing Search, and the Human Capital Coaching and Consulting Practice at Global Recruiters of Buckhead. He is an accomplished senior leader with a proven personal brand, showcasing 20+ years of success in Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Retail, Change & Engagement Consulting, and Talent Development & Management. His brand has consistently delivered highly competitive results through leading diverse teams, optimizing business operations, developing strategies, and implementing process improvements for Global Fortune 100 companies. He is a globally recognized authority on talent management & development, sales & business development, customer service, leadership, and personal branding. *Transformative Results Across Diverse Organizations, Functions, and Verticals He has a strong track record of attracting, retaining, and developing top-tier talent, driving significant business growth for a variety of organizations, including the US Army, US Marines, BP, Shell, Amoco, Capital One, Jason's Deli, Murphy Oil, Omni Hotels, Houston Rockets, Wells Fargo, Marriott, and the Ford Foundation. He served as the Senior Leader for Shell Oil Americas Aviation Lubricants Business, leading a diverse leadership team covering 42 countries within a 144-distributor partner network of automotive, industrial, and aviation clients. *High-Impact Coaching that Drives Talent Attraction, Retention, & Development Ranked in the top 5% among high-performing sales leaders and coaches in leading Global Fortune 500 companies, he has delivered over 3,000 high-impact coaching sessions to senior executives, mid-level managers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, front-line leaders, and academic leaders. He has been consistently recognized for his ability to strategically capitalize on and leverage human capital, driving exponential returns on capital employed while yielding profitable and highly satisfactory customer and employee experiences. *Top-Ranked Leadership and Development He cultivated a top 10% quartile leadership ranking among senior leaders at a top Global 100 company, based on global talent surveys. He earned formal recognition for over eight consecutive years by creating collaborative individual development plans focused on accelerating personal, professional, and economic growth for each direct report. *Sought-After Thought Leadership Expert He is a global management expert and award-winning author of Fresh Passion®: Get a Brand or Die a Generic, Fresh Customer Service®: Treat the Employee as #1 and the Customer as #2 and You Will Get Customers for Life, and Fresh Passion Leadership: Become a Distinct, Branded Leader or Extinct Generic. He is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on Talent & Human Capital Strategies, Competitive Customer Experience, Laser-Focused Personal Branding, and Profitable & Sustainable Business Growth. He holds a BBA in Management from Jackson State University and an MBA in Global Management. *Expertise Leveraging his track record of delivering competitive commercial results and developing and executing effective talent & human capital strategies, he continues to partner with organizations eager to leverage top-tier talent for transformative growth. These partnerships unlock and unleash world-class talent, enabling the achievement of ultimate potential for both the individual and the organization.
Michael D. Brown
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As organizations continue to embrace hybrid work models, they face significant challenges in maintaining productivity, engagement, and equity among employees. Members of the HR Think Tank share insights on overcoming communication gaps, addressing proximity bias, and fostering a workplace culture that supports both in-office and remote employees.
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Organizations are focusing on leadership development—especially human-centric skills, adaptability and technological fluency—to prepare future executives. Members of the HR Think Tank share insights on the most effective strategies for leadership development and the skills that matter most.
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Human resources (HR) analytics is revolutionizing the way companies approach workforce planning, employee engagement and retention. By leveraging data-driven insights, businesses can proactively address talent gaps, improve organizational culture and optimize decision-making. Members of the HR Think Tank share their expertise on the most valuable HR metrics and how organizations can harness analytics to drive meaningful change.
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As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the workplace, human resources (HR) leaders play a pivotal role in ensuring its ethical use. Drawing on insights from top HR experts, this article explores actionable strategies to establish responsible AI policies that balance innovation with accountability.
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Turnover is at an all-time high, and companies are scrambling to keep their best employees. Hear from HR leaders about the strategies reshaping retention, from inclusive hiring to personalized growth initiatives.
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As the gig economy continues to grow, organizations face the challenge of maintaining a stable and committed workforce. This article explores expert insights from HR leaders and offers actionable strategies to help businesses thrive by balancing flexibility with long-term workforce engagement.
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Global Recruiters of Buckhead
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Global Recruiters of Buckhead: Unleashing Your Organization's Full Potential Through World-Class Talent Global Recruiters of Buckhead: Ranked Top 25 Professional Search & Top 20 Executive Search by Forbes, as a leading executive search, recruiting, and leadership consulting firm we help ambitious companies unlock their full potential by attracting and retaining game-changing talent. The Problem: Many companies, even large ones, unintentionally miss out on attracting and retaining top-tier talent, impacting their growth and performance. The Solution: Our proven proprietary Unlocking & Unleashing Talent Methodology delivers exceptional value across the entire talent management spectrum, from strategic staffing and targeted search to magnetic recruiting and effective retention. Beyond Search, We Partner: We don't just find talent, we empower your organization to leverage it. Our comprehensive HR, management, and leadership consulting, including expertise in fostering belonging and inclusion, goes beyond search. We partner with you to execute and implement strategies that unleash your full potential. We deliver tangible value through strategic coaching, leadership development, and engaging thought leadership sessions. Are you confident you have the best and brightest driving your success? We look forward to an opportunity to partner with your organization. We are myopically focused on Unlocking and Unleashing World-Class Talent to Enable Ultimate Potential for the Individual and Organization. ******** >Staffing & Executive Search We leverage our extensive network to identify and attract highly qualified candidates for critical positions across your organization, from entry-level to executive leadership. >Leadership Training & Development We empower your existing workforce by providing customized leadership training programs that enhance decision-making, communication, and team management skills. >Management Consulting Our experienced consultants offer strategic guidance on a wide range of management challenges, including process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and talent optimization. This includes both personnel services (related to your workforce) and non-personnel services (covering broader operational areas). ***Differentiators*** >Proven Track Record: With over 20 years of experience delivering successful staffing, executive search, leadership development, and management consulting solutions, our leadership team has a proven track record of helping Fortune 100 companies achieve significant quantitative and qualitative performance improvements. We can leverage this expertise to help your company unlock its ultimate potential and outperform the competition. >Beyond Staffing: A Strategic Partnership We go beyond simply filling positions. We become a trusted partner collaborating with you to develop and implement a comprehensive talent management and leadership development strategy that aligns with your goals and growth objectives. Our services are designed to deliver measurable results and support long-term success. >Human Capital Strategists We're sought after for our thought leadership and innovative solutions, tackling the most pressing challenges in staffing, leadership development, management effectiveness, retention, and both personnel and non-personnel matters. We bring this expertise directly to your projects, integrating cutting-edge strategies into our consulting, coaching, and staffing initiatives. >Proprietary Unlocking and Unleashing Talent Methodology Our Talent Methodology transcends transactional recruitment. We forge trusted partnerships, unearthing world-class talent who fuel your organization's growth and drive impactful results. >Authentic Partnership & Raving Ambassadors We partner with you in the search from inception, execution, and placement to long-term talent attraction and growth. We absorb ourselves into your company’s culture, strategies, and vision. Enabling us to be an extension of your brand as a raving ambassador and “experience sellers” to high-performing talent. Leading to your organization becoming the next employer of choice for the talent. Our promise and value proposition: Unlocking & Unleashing World-Class Talent to Enable Ultimate Potential for the Individual and Organization