Here is a better view of the background and experience of those who participated in our feature article, “The Hidden World of Headhunters.” Some recruiters had extremely diverse backgrounds and found rather circuitous routes to the financial services industry.
We think you’ll find them fascinating.
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In “Heart of Darkness” (the book which prompted the 1979 movie, “Apocalypse Now”), writer Joseph Conrad created a compelling tale of power gone unchecked. His story concerns the search for a British company agent named Kurtz whose relentless drive has carried him far outside the rules and boundaries of society.

To a less dramatic degree, managers of super producers in our business may find themselves in the same position as Kurtz’s superiors, having to manage those whose successes have led them to conclude that policies and rules don’t apply to them. (more…)