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Last week, we explored the Year of the Fire Horse philosophy—embracing bold energy, strategic partnerships, and the recognition that there are many ways up the mountain. This week, we're applying that same thinking to one of the most critical strategic decisions your organization will make in 2026: how you approach hiring and building your team. Just as we challenged ourselves to audit our path and identify multiple routes forward, it's time to do the same with your recruiting strategy. Are...

The Year of the Fire Horse: Rethinking Your Path in 2026 maverick-recruitin 3 days ago 4 min read The Symbolism of the Fire Horse Somewhere between our first and second cup of coffee this morning, it hit us: 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. Maverick  Search Partners. Year of the Horse . The connection felt like more than coincidence. The Fire Horse symbolizes energy, courage, and a fierce spirit. It represents breaking free from constraints and charging forward with passion and purpose....

It’s Monday morning and your second coffee hasn't hit yet. As a business leader, you’re reviewing this week’s priorities when your phone buzzes—three interview cancellations from candidates who accepted other offers. You look at your calendar: meetings back-to-back, operations issues that need attention, a customer escalation waiting for your response—and after all that, you’re somehow supposed to screen candidates, review resumes, and spend time sourcing for roles you needed filled...