Entries by Erica Lockwood

PCBC Ponderings

07/05/2018 in /by

What an awesome week attending the PCBC conference! As I mull over the happenings, the main point of my discussions had a resounding theme – the talent shortage plaguing our industry. This is clearly not an earth shattering statement by any means but every now and then there is solace in knowing it’s not just […]

Pay it Forward – Inspiring the Next Generation of Industry Talent

04/11/2018 in /by

Originally posted by Erica Lockwood as a guest blogger on Meredith Consulting’s website, March 22, 2018. As we emerge from last week’s “Women In Construction Week” along with the observance of “International Women’s Day”, it seems quite fitting to address not only the lack of female talent present within the industry today but certainly the […]

The Value of Industry Mentors

05/17/2017 in /by

Over the course of my executive recruiting career, I have heard countless stories related to the value of partnering with an industry mentor who provides insight, advice and feedback. I firmly believe high performing professionals in our industry have a key thing in common: there is zero tolerance for mediocrity and remaining in the safe […]

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

02/15/2017 in /by

A valid question asked at one point in time in our professional or personal lives. Or in some cases, just singing along in the car with The Clash on the way to office will suffice, no air guitar performances though, please! Safety first! I enjoy music. All kinds of music. I grew up studying classical […]