A decision framework for CEOs choosing between local and expat leadership for China/APAC roles—based on mandate, autonomy, and execution risk.

Seven common leadership failure patterns in China/APAC roles—and the prevention steps CEOs and boards can take before and after hiring.

A practical scorecard framework for defining measurable outcomes for China/APAC executives—so you can evaluate candidates and performance objectively.

A CEO-level checklist to align stakeholders, define success metrics, and reduce mis-hires before launching a China/APAC leadership search.

Hiring in China vs the US is different - you have to start with new questions...

To be a successful hire, a senior exec in China must be not only bilingual but bi-cultural.

The very structure of most search firms in China acts counter to client (your) interests...

Remarkable outcomes in China are possible, but they don't always arrive via orthodox approaches.

China is an ethical free-fire zone. Here's an example...

Another real life example of the kind of cheating that one finds in China.

Yet another example...and the first indication is that your senior man is the only English speaker in the China operation...

Slow growth of your business in China could be a sign that something is amiss... and worth investigating.

Imagine, an entire Fortune 500 company's operations in China hijacked. Yep, happened for real...