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craig picken

@CraigPicken

Managing Partner for CRAIG PICKEN Executive Search

 wilmington, NC
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Joined January 2015
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Running TO or Running FROM? - Craig Picken Executive Search

Here’s a question I ask every executive who tells me they’re ready to make a change… Are you running from something, or running to something? There is a BIG difference. I had this conversation...

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Why Tugboats Beat Big Ships for Career Growth | Craig Picken posted on the topic | LinkedIn

Big Ships and Tugboats... Want career growth, especially in Private Equity? Then skip the big ship and go find a tugboat. It's better to get thrown into the deep end young where you can learn maximum...

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Very solid observation for things way beyond politics…
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Building Leaders for the PE Era - Craig Picken Executive Search

Building Leaders for the PE Era - Craig Picken Executive Search

Maxwell Salazar of Salazar Leadership Advisory unpacks what private equity really demands from executives today

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The Pro Sports of Business: What PE Demands From Aerospace Leaders

The Pro Sports of Business: What PE Demands From Aerospace Leaders

Craig Picken is the founder of CraigPicken.com. A leading Executive...

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I found an awesome podcast on The Podcast App that I think you'd like. Give it a listen: podcast.app/100-oil-spirit-a…
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Epic!
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Scratch 2 Growlers…😞
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What you did is an activity. What you accomplished is what your future employers will care about. “Attended trade shows” is a useless comment that nobody cares about “Attended to trade shows and made 30 million in sales“ is a huge accomplishment. Achievements matter!
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Airbus softens output target in engine row with Pratt & Whitney - reuters.com/business/aerospa…
Airbus softens output target in engine row with Pratt & Whitney

Airbus softens output target in engine row with Pratt & Whitney

Airbus has shaved its main jet production goal in a dispute with Pratt & Whitney over engine supply shortfalls and threatened to enforce its contractual rights as a tug of war for parts pushed its...

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BOOM Times in A&D - Craig Picken Executive Search

BOOM Times in A&D - Craig Picken Executive Search

Why today’s aerospace and defense M&A market is structurally different—capacity constraints, specialized PE, and demand across defense, aviation, and space.

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The recent headlines on corporate layoffs are disappointing. The headlines regarding the massive downturn in crypto value are disappointing too. THE WORLD IS FALLING! But is it? I listened to a banker yesterday explain that the crypto sell-off is little more than "smart money" forcing margin calls on massively over-levered investors who can't withstand a downturn. The skeptic in me says "Yep, that's probably true." In the same vein, I wonder if there is a correlation with layoffs and "People more effective working from home who feel 'camera on' during Zoom calls is an invasion of privacy." I truly don't think the sky is falling but I DO see a rebalancing. Markets tend to do that... Thoughts?
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It's boom times in A&D! youtube.com/watch?v=P09nJ32u…
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I Flew Southwest On Day One Of Assigned Seating — The Boarding Was A Mess And Bin Space Was Chaos - View from the Wing viewfromthewing.com/i-flew-s…
I Flew Southwest On Day One Of Assigned Seating — The Boarding Was A Mess And Bin Space Was Chaos

I Flew Southwest On Day One Of Assigned Seating — The Boarding Was A Mess And Bin Space Was Chaos

I didn’t plan to be a guinea pig for Southwest’s first day of assigned seating, but after American’s storm cancellations and operational meltdown I rebooked—and got a front-row seat to the new...

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In an industry that promises speed and convenience, it's still really difficult to book a jet? Greg Johnson is working to change that! : podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Charter Clients Want Speed, So Why Are Bookings Still Slow? w/ Greg Johnson

Charter Clients Want Speed, So Why Are Bookings Still Slow? w/ Greg Johnson

Podcast Episode · The Aerospace Executive Podcast · January 22 · 51m

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Do NOT Underestimate Culture

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With Big Events Come Inevitable Special-event FBO Fees ainonline.com/aviation-news/… Alerts 😳
With Big Events Come Inevitable Special-event FBO Fees | AIN

With Big Events Come Inevitable Special-event FBO Fees | AIN

Major sporting events such as the Super Bowl spur higher costs for operators

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Drafted by the hapless Jets and left out to dry by Carolina. Five years in the NFL he accepted his mediocre fate in San Francisco and carried the clipboard well. Another mediocre QB. Then fate struck. He found coaching and success in Minnesota. A $100M contract with Seattle followed in 2025. A Super Bowl appearance in 2026. LOVE IT! Sports analogies in business are relevant The company you join may not be the place where you shine: Keep moving... Keep learning... Find a team that supports you... Be ready to play when you're number is called...
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Business is NOT That COMPLICATED - Craig Picken Executive Search

Business is NOT That COMPLICATED - Craig Picken Executive Search

Business is not complicated if you focus on customers versus policies and turn that focus into revenue generation

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