--- title: Blog | Stiles Associates | Jake Stiles description: For over 30 years, Stiles Associates has been the premier retained executive search firm for Operations and Lean Transformation executives. --- # [![Stiles Associates](https://blog.leanexecs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Leanexecs_September_2021/images/Stiles-Associates-Logo.png?width=230&height=500&name=Stiles-Associates-Logo.png "Stiles Associates")](https://www.leanexecs.com) - [Team](https://leanexecs.com/our-team) - [Our Team](https://leanexecs.com/our-team) - [Careers at Stiles](https://leanexecs.com/careers-at-stiles) - About - [Coverage](https://leanexecs.com/coverage) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.leanexecs.com/faq) - [Interim Management](https://leanexecs.com/interim-management) - [Who We Are](https://leanexecs.com/who-we-are) - [Clients](https://leanexecs.com/clients) - Insights - [Blog](https://blog.leanexecs.com/) - [Compensation Data](https://info.leanexecs.com/offer-report) - [Compensation & Relocation Insights](https://info.leanexecs.com/compensation-relocation-insights-for-recruiting-senior-executives) - [Email Sign-up](https://info.leanexecs.com/newsletter-sign-up) - [Executive Recruiting Podcast](https://info.leanexecs.com/jake-stiles-is-a-featured-guest-on-the-lean-blog-interviews-podcast) - [Executive Sessions](https://leanexecs.com/thinking) - [Recruit & Retain Manufacturing Leaders Guide](https://info.leanexecs.com/recruit-retain-manufacturing-leaders) - [Contact](https://leanexecs.com/contact) - [Assignments](https://leanexecs.com/assignments) - [Team](https://leanexecs.com/our-team) - [Our Team](https://leanexecs.com/our-team) - [Careers at Stiles](https://leanexecs.com/careers-at-stiles) - About - [Coverage](https://leanexecs.com/coverage) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.leanexecs.com/faq) - [Interim Management](https://leanexecs.com/interim-management) - [Who We Are](https://leanexecs.com/who-we-are) - [Clients](https://leanexecs.com/clients) - Insights - [Blog](https://blog.leanexecs.com/) - [Compensation Data](https://info.leanexecs.com/offer-report) - [Compensation & Relocation Insights](https://info.leanexecs.com/compensation-relocation-insights-for-recruiting-senior-executives) - [Email Sign-up](https://info.leanexecs.com/newsletter-sign-up) - [Executive Recruiting Podcast](https://info.leanexecs.com/jake-stiles-is-a-featured-guest-on-the-lean-blog-interviews-podcast) - [Executive Sessions](https://leanexecs.com/thinking) - [Recruit & Retain Manufacturing Leaders Guide](https://info.leanexecs.com/recruit-retain-manufacturing-leaders) - [Contact](https://leanexecs.com/contact) - [Assignments](https://leanexecs.com/assignments) ![iStock-970350938.jpg](https://blog.leanexecs.com/hubfs/image-asset.jpeg?format=2500w) **Blog** [Jan 4, 2026 11:37:52 AM](https://blog.leanexecs.com/navigating-challenges-together-thank-you-for-a-great-2025) # [Navigating Challenges Together – Thank you for a Great 2025](https://blog.leanexecs.com/navigating-challenges-together-thank-you-for-a-great-2025) ![Logo_medium.png](https://blog.leanexecs.com/hubfs/Jake%20Stiles%20reflection%202025%20(2).png?format=750w) As we enter 2026, I want to take a moment to reflect as each year brings its own sets of challenges and opportunities. Last year was no different. Share - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Jul 8, 2025 3:09:22 PM](https://blog.leanexecs.com/reflecting-on-30-years-at-stiles-associates) # [Reflecting on 30 Years at Stiles Associates](https://blog.leanexecs.com/reflecting-on-30-years-at-stiles-associates) ![Logo_medium.png](https://blog.leanexecs.com/hubfs/Reflecting%20on%2030%20years%20at%20Stiles%20Associates%20by%20Jake%20Stiles.png?format=750w) by [Jake Stiles, CEO](https://www.leanexecs.com/jake-stiles-ceo) Linkedin recently notified me I just hit my 30th year at Stiles Associates. Where’d the time go? Share - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Apr 10, 2025 11:05:24 AM](https://blog.leanexecs.com/how-to-manage-uncertainty-during-disruptive-cycles) # [How to Manage Uncertainty During Disruptive Cycles](https://blog.leanexecs.com/how-to-manage-uncertainty-during-disruptive-cycles) ![Logo_medium.png](https://blog.leanexecs.com/hubfs/Managing%20uncertainty%20letter%20by%20Jake%20Stiles.png?format=750w) *by [Jake Stiles, CEO](https://www.leanexecs.com/jake-stiles-ceo)* *Stiles Associates* Based on the conversations I’ve had with clients and candidates over the last couple of weeks, I understand many of you are finding ways to deliver value in an increasingly difficult and ever-changing tariff landscape. We also understand that many of you are increasingly relying on Lean thinking across the enterprise to make sure margin levels are preserved. Share - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Dec 26, 2024 8:31:26 AM](https://blog.leanexecs.com/a-heartfelt-thank-you-and-best-wishes-for-2025) # [A Heartfelt Thank You and Best Wishes for 2025](https://blog.leanexecs.com/a-heartfelt-thank-you-and-best-wishes-for-2025) ![Logo_medium.png](https://blog.leanexecs.com/hubfs/Happy%20holidays%20message%20from%20Jake%20(December%202024).png?format=750w) As 2024 comes to a close and we start looking ahead to 2025 (time certainly flies!), I first want to wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season. We all – myself included as a husband, father and CEO – can easily get swept up in the day-to-day of our jobs and families, making this time of year incredibly important to recharge the batteries so we can give everyone who depends on us our very best. 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