Recruiting chief executives for nonprofit organizations is what People Management Mid-South Partner Tommy Thomas does for a living. His fifteen years of experience in executive search and general management consulting is what makes him an expert in the field. Is he worried about giving away trade secrets in his new book, The Perfect Search? Thomas says that 25 to 30 percent of nonprofit CEO searches are outsourced; this book is for those board members who can't or choose not to retain outside counsel. The Perfect Search could not be more timely. The helpful insights in this book, which have been tested by the experience of hundreds of searches at various types of organizations and institutions, will provide wise counsel for many...essential reading for board members and administrators for years to come. --David S. Dockery, President, Union University The search process for leadership is a defining moment for institutions...The Perfect Search, a resource born of experience and careful thought, makes a valuable contribution to this important work that will be a part of every institution's life at one time or another. --Steven G.W. Moore, The M.J.Murdock Charitable Trust In The Perfect Search, Tommy Thomas has shared his vast knowledge on about how to approach your search for a CEO. A must read! --David Simms, Bridgestar International Tommy Thomas was Vice President of Questar Partners prior to joining People Management. During his seven years there, he worked with a wide range of clients in the manufacturing, petrochemical, housewares, and not-for-profit sectors. Before that, he held leadership roles with TRW, Union Street Investments, and Campus Crusade for Christ International. He has a D.Phil. from The Oxford Graduate School, an M.B.A. from Samford University, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University. Used Book in Good Condition