Our Expertise & Process
Expertise. Process. Access.
Hiring the right leader is one of the most important decisions—and investments—you'll ever make.
It's why we lead from experience, prioritize understanding your needs and culture above all else, and leverage our ever-expanding network of talented, capable leaders.
How We Partner
Throughout your search process, you'll find that we listen more than we talk — uniting individual opinions into a unified front.
Our collaborative approach ensures that every member of your search committee has a meaningful voice, preventing the decision-making process from being dominated by a few perspectives. With hundreds of executive searches behind us, we know the value of staying intentionally flexible and highly responsive throughout your journey while maintaining consistent, clear communication.
Our Process
Process Drives Success.
Exceptional Experience
We lead from experience — with hundreds of executive searches behind us, we stay flexible and highly responsive throughout.
Proven Process
We listen, cultivate long-term relationships, and maintain consistent, clear communication at every stage of your search.
Unparalleled Access
We leverage our ever-expanding network of talented, capable leaders to connect you with right-fit candidates.
The Daugherty Formula
Exceptional Experience + Proven Process + Unparalleled Access to Top Talent
93%
Our 93% client repeat rate is a testament to our expertise and easy-to-work-with style. Clients return to us time and time again because they trust us — and our process — a privilege we don't take lightly.
One of the qualities I appreciate most about Kenny Daugherty is his ability to balance efficiency with discernment. He listened carefully to the needs of the university, provided wise counsel throughout the process, and maintained the highest standards in confidentiality and professionalism. His experience in executive leadership searches was evident in every interaction, and his guidance helped ensure a thorough, well-organized, and mission-centered search.
Rev. Dr. M. Lamont Littlejohn, Jr.
Trustee Chairman
Gardner-Webb University
See how our process can work for you.
Connect with us to learn how experience, process, and access come together on your next search.