10 Leadership Lessons from a Decade in Business

After a decade of building Keynote Search into a leading executive search firm, co-founder James Baker is taking a moment to reflect. Ten years of business growth, client wins, leadership hires, market shifts, and company milestones have offered more than just professional achievement, they’ve brought a wealth of insight. Here are 10 of the most important lessons James has learned over the past 10 years, insights that continue to shape Keynote’s success and might just help you build yours. 1. Surround Yourself with Trusted Professionals No founder can do it alone. The people you lean on, legal advisors, HR specialists,