By Mary Lee MontagueMany professionals get stuck waiting for the “perfect” moment—perfect skills, perfect timing, perfect plan. But perfection is...

By Mary Lee MontagueThere’s an old truth worth sitting with: discipline and regret are both painful—but you get to choose...

By Mary Lee MontagueWhen people ask me the “secret” to career success, they usually expect a complicated formula: advanced degrees,...

By Mary Lee MontagueWhen you’re in the hot seat of an interview, technical skills and past experience matter—but they’re not...

Some lessons in business are uncomfortable — but the sooner you face them, the stronger your career will be.Over the...

In a world where AI is reshaping industries faster than most professionals can keep up, staying ahead isn’t optional —...

In the rush to embrace remote work’s flexibility and efficiency, we may be losing something far more valuable than we...

The AI revolution isn’t on the horizon anymore — it’s here, reshaping how we work, hire, and compete. The professionals...

I’m a list person. In today’s fast-moving world, it’s easy to feel pulled in a thousand directions at once. Between...

Secret from a Search Consultant During an interview one key component is to demonstrate how you stay current, innovative and...

Celebrating 6 years of Montague & Associates LLC! 🎉Reflecting with gratitude:2019: Representing exceptional organizations nationwide2019 -2024: Successfully placing CEOs and...

You’ve had a great run with several fabulous positions at some great companies, always moving up a rung in title,...

A friend recently reminded me of some helpful advice I gave her years ago when she was preparing to interview...

Congratulations, you got the offer! You’ve rounded the last curve on the way to your next executive position. Before you...

Congratulations, you got the offer! You’ve rounded the last curve on the way to your next executive position. Before you...

One of my more provocative questions to clients is: “Are you running towards, not away?” Encouraging individuals to embrace new...

Along with the standard preparations a senior executive must make for a job interview, there are special considerations one must...

Anatomy of a Job Description – Part 2: Your 5-Point Cheat Sheet When a senior executive is looking to make...

When a senior executive is looking to make a professional move, finding a role that’s the right fit and positioning...

As an executive search consultant for 30 years and now as an executive career advisor, I’ve gained many insights—my Secrets...