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Leadership + Hiring Trends: Insights from the Noto Group Team for 2026

Noto Group’s senior partners break down key hiring and leadership trends that they’re seeing for 2026 and beyond. Sara Spirko, John Copeland, and Tami Bumiller discuss common pitfalls, market forces, predictions, and actionable advice for those seeking top talent – and for candidates looking to be hired – in the year ahead.

Highlights from our conversation include:

Unexpected obstacles to hiring top leaders in 2025 (3:08)

Shifts in client, company, and candidate priorities and needs (4:59)

Competencies and capabilities that are essential for leadership in today’s market (7:37)

Best indicators…

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