Tired of the long timelines and high costs of hiring? 

As the Founder/CEO of Think Evolutionary, I provide on-demand access to top-tier talent leadership, giving your business the expertise it needs, without the wait or expense.

From leading talent teams in high-stakes environments like government contracting, consulting firms, and competitive tech companies, I’ve seen firsthand how the right leadership and strategy can transform a company’s trajectory. After 25 years in talent acquisition, I realized many businesses need an alternative to traditional executive hires—something flexible, efficient, and tailored to their unique challenges.

At Think Evolutionary, we provide access to top-tier talent flexible pricing options built for each company. Our approach is centered on understanding your organization’s unique needs and challenges, offering:

Fractional Executives Placements
Executive Search 
Contractor and Direct Hiring Placements
Embedded Recruitment Services 

Ready to transform your talent strategy? Let’s discuss how Think Evolutionary can give your company the agility and expertise it needs to succeed.

* Connect with me here on LinkedIn

Together, let's elevate your talent game and position your business for sustainable growth.

James Jr

🚨 Confidential Search: Fractional (or FT) Controller | Northern Virginia 🚨 

I’m leading a confidential search for a Controller to step into a major player in the Construction/AEC space here in NoVa.

This isn't a "maintenance" role; it’s a leadership seat for someone who understands the high-stakes financial mechanics of the construction world.

The Setup: We are looking for a heavy hitter who can hit the ground running. My client is open to two structures:
Fractional: ~30+ hours/week (Immediate start preferred).
Full-Time: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote.


The Mission: Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll lead the Assistant Controller and the broader accounting team. We need someone to own the financial narrative, not just the entries.

The Essentials:

The Technical: Deep experience with ASC 606 and Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting is non-negotiable.
The Pedigree: 10+ years of progressive leadership; CPA or MBA is strongly preferred.
Industry DNA: You know the rhythms of Construction, Engineering, or Utilities.
The Tools: High-level ERP proficiency and Advanced Excel skills.


If you’re a fractional leader who thrives on cleaning up complex revenue recognition and scaling financial operations for a large-scale firm, this is your next anchor project.

DM or email me directly to discuss the client and the specifics in confidence.
james.dyson@thinkevolutionary.com

James Dyson Jr

CEO/Founder - Think Evolutionary | We offer Workforce Development, RPO, Contract Staffing & Retained Searches | 25+ years of Talent Engineering Expertise | Talent Solutions Provider

We are currently leading a confidential search for a key leadership role in the Northern Virginia construction space. 

My client is looking for a Controller who not only manages the books but also owns the business's financial narrative.

We are looking for a heavy hitter, someone who understands that in the AEC and construction world, the "how" of the numbers is just as important as the "what."

Flexibility by Design
We aren't interested in rigid boxes; we’re interested in talent. This role is structured to meet a high-level leader who can be:

-> Full-Time: Onsite 4 days (1 day remote) to deeply integrate with the team. OR 
-> Fractional: 30+ hours per week for the consultant-minded leader who can hit the ground running.

The Mission
Reporting directly to the CFO and leading a dedicated accounting team. This isn't about maintaining the status quo; it’s about operational excellence. 

You’ll be:
-> Mastering the Mechanics: Driving ASC 606 revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.
-> Strategic Partnering: Translating complex GAAP data into actionable insights for the CFO.
-> System Optimization: Leveraging ERPs and advanced Excel to keep the "financial story" crystal clear.

The Profile
-> Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership.
-> Industry DNA: Construction or AEC experience is strongly preferred
-> Credentials: CPA or MBA is the gold standard here.
->The "X" Factor: You enjoy the build. You like scaling operations and mentoring a team to be their best.

Good People Know Good People
Think Evolutionary is all about connecting elite talent with firms that actually value their impact. If this sounds like your next move, or if you know a finance leader who is currently "under the radar," let’s talk.

Message here directly or email me, james.dyson@thinkevolutionary.com to discuss the details in confidence.

We're Hiring! Exciting Opportunities Across the U.S.

At Think Evolutionary, LLC, we engineer scalable human capital, and we're currently recruiting for outstanding roles on behalf of our client. Whether you're ready for your next move or know someone who is, let's talk!

Healthcare & Clinical Roles

Psychologist | $120K – $150K 📍 Abilene, TX | El Paso, TX | Concord, NH
Audiologist | $90K – $130K 📍 El Paso, TX | Abilene, TX
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | $110K – $150K 📍 Warwick, RI | Wexford, PA

Technology / Cleared Professionals

Sr. Oracle DBA/Engineer (Exadata) | $225K – $250K 📍 Annapolis Junction, MD | Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required

These aren't just jobs — they're opportunities to do meaningful work with competitive compensation in locations across the country.

✅ Competitive salaries
✅ Opportunities in healthcare, federal contracting & tech
✅ Multiple locations available

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post — your referral could change someone's career trajectory. 

View all open roles & apply here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eMSE8546

DM us directly or reach out to our team to learn more about any of these positions.

Think Evolutionary, LLC | Engineering Scalable Human Capital 
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So many employers miss amazing employees because they are judging the book by its cover.  Sometimes you have to read a little bit to understand better who the person is and why their career took the course it did.

Sometimes, just an email to ask about someone's path can change someone's life.

CEO & Founder @ Aligned Recruitment | Top Tech Recruiter

Average employers: You're job hoppy. We can't hire you.

Amazing employers: You're job hoppy. Tell us more. 

Job hoppiness doesn't mean people are flaky.

It means the world has fallen apart several times since 2020. 

Give people a shot!

Right now, some of our clients are drowning in resumes and missing the top 1% in the noise. Others face a talent drought and are panic-hiring just to fill the seat.

Same market dynamics, opposite hiring breakdowns. One common cause: a talent process that was never built to handle either storm.

I wrote about this at length, the two opposing pressures hitting IT, Engineering/AEC, and GovCon firms, what the data says it's actually costing you, and what it looks like to build a hiring infrastructure that holds its quality bar, whether talent is scarce or abundant.

As you're developing your workforce plans and hiring for Q2/Q3, this one's worth five minutes of your time.

Click below and let me know your thoughts!

#TalentStrategy #GovCon #EngineeringHiring #ThinkEvolutionary #WorkforceDevelopment #TheEvolutionaryWay

In the current market, "finding people" isn't the problem—orchestration is. We are living through a strange paradox in talent acquisition, and nowhere

Open article: Market Volatility Is a Stress Test for Your Talent Infrastructure by James Dyson Jr • 6 min read

Market Volatility Is a Stress Test for Your Talent Infrastructure

🚨 Controller Opportunity | Commercial Construction | Northern Virginia 🚨 

I’m working on a confidential search for a Controller with strong commercial construction accounting experience.

This leader will report to the CFO, oversee the accounting function, and manage an Assistant Controller and team.

We’re looking for someone who understands the real mechanics of construction finance:

• GAAP financial reporting
 • ASC 606 revenue recognition
 • Percentage-of-completion accounting
 • Strong ERP and advanced Excel skills

Flexible structure depending on the candidate:

• Full-Time Controller – 4 days onsite / 1 day remote
 • Fractional Controller – ~30+ hours per week with the ability to start quickly

If you’re a Controller in the DC / Northern Virginia construction market, or know someone great, send me a message.

Always appreciate strong referrals.

50 Years of Experience. Zero Interest in "Traditional" Consulting

When John Redmond and I created the "Evolutionary Workforce Framework", we didn't do it to write 60-page reports that sit on a shelf. We did it because we saw a systemic failure in how high-stakes firms manage their most important asset: People!

We operate under a simple, non-negotiable mandate:

1.  Stabilize Hiring: Move from reactive "panic-buying" to predictive capacity.

2.  Cost Control & Predictability: Turn the variable, high-cost "headhunter fee" into a predictable, high-ROI operational line item.

3.  Modernize Infrastructure: Harmonize your tech stack so your team spends more time on relationships and less on data entry.

4.  Reduce Dependency: Our ultimate goal is to work ourselves out of a job by increasing your internal team's expertise and capacity.

Our work is collaborative and intense. We typically define projects to be delivered in 90-120 days. Because we embed ourselves so deeply into your leadership team, we intentionally limit our engagements to 2-3 active projects per quarter.

As we consider Q2 and Q3 engagements, we are currently talking to select IT, Engineering/AEC, GovCon, and growth-stage organizations where talent strategy is the primary driver of the P&L, not a future agenda item.

Engagements are confirmed on a first-fit basis following a qualification conversation. If your decision timeline is ready to move from "discussion" to "delivery," let’s talk.

Put "WORKFORCE" in the Chat or message us here, Think Evolutionary, LLC to learn more!!

#FractionalLeadership #WorkforceArchitecture #CEOAdvisory #ThinkEvolutionary #ModernWorkforce

I read in a post where Ben Browning said, “Recruitment is the world’s most valuable professional service.”

And I couldn't agree more!!!

Most companies nod at that idea… and then budget for hiring like its printer paper.

We say talent is our competitive advantage.
Then we hand the decision process to whoever has a free calendar, assume AI can replace judgment, and negotiate down the very function that determines who represents our brand to clients.

Here’s the disconnect:

If your business sells expertise, execution, advice, or service…
your product is people.

Yet organizations routinely try to acquire that product at the lowest possible cost and with the least intentional process. Then they’re surprised when performance stalls, managers spend their time fixing mistakes, and growth plateaus.

Recruiting isn’t a resume collection.
It’s risk management.

Great recruiting answers:

-> What capability do we actually need?
-> Who succeeds specifically here, not just anywhere?
-> Why would that person choose us?
-> What future problems does this hire prevent?

AI can accelerate information.
It cannot replace judgment.

When hiring is treated as transactional, companies fill seats.
When it’s treated as strategic, companies build capacity.

The firms that scale the easiest aren’t lucky.
They simply make better decisions earlier in the lifecycle.

You don’t fix business problems later with management effort.
You prevent them upfront with disciplined talent decisions.

That’s why recruitment isn’t an HR activity.

It’s an economic one.

Bradley Jacobs

After growing my consulting biz to $25k / mo, I founded Mylance to make finding new clients easier for your Fractional Business | Follow me for consulting best practices and my journey building Mylance

As a founder since 2018, I resonate with how challenging the founder journey is that makes it difficult to sustain and succeed. And yet, founders are the backbone of innovation. They're the ones solving real problems, creating real value, and pushing the world forward.But too many of us are doing it alone — struggling with visibility, consistency, and getting our expertise in front of the right people.I founded Mylance in 2020 to make the founder journey more sustainable, focused on attracting customers through thoughtful, genuine content on LinkedIn. To give founders a system that makes showing up easy, so they can focus on the work that actually matters.My experience prior to Mylance:-Managed 9 markets for Uber Rides in North Carolina-Launched Uber Eats markets: Miami (1,003 orders in our first day) and Milan (&lt;1,003 orders in our first day)-Launched and managed the Carrier Operations team for Uber Freight and built to a $1B valuation in 2 years-Management consultant for Kaiser Associates - managed 10 client portfolios from various markets such as private equity, healthcare, telecom, and property insuranceOn a personal note, I love wine, golf, crypto, learning about AI, and thinking about how we probably shouldn't develop something smarter than we are.

Founder and CEO

I'm passionate about part-time, flexible work where you can use your skills to work on your time, across a number of companies, and make more than your W2 job. 

Mylance's community uses our tools to build and grow their consulting businesses. It's made up of hundreds of talented tech professionals who have challenged the status quo of work and are working for themselves. 

Our team at Mylance is working hard to embrace the changing landscape of work. If you'd like to join us or have questions, please reach out to learn more: info@mylance.co and it'll get to our team

I launched Uber Eats Miami in six weeks, crushed the interviews, and still got disqualified for the GM role because I didn't have an MBA.

That rejection felt like a slap in the face.

I'd proven I could do the work. I'd built the market from scratch. I knew the operations inside and out. But none of that mattered because I was missing a credential on paper.

I spent weeks being bitter about it. Then I realized something that changed everything.

I was pitching what I wanted, not what the business needed.

I wanted another GM role. I wanted recognition for what I'd already done. I wanted them to see me the way I saw myself.

But leadership didn't care about any of that. They cared about launching markets across Europe. They cared about speed and execution in unfamiliar territory. They cared about someone who could operate independently without a playbook.

So I stopped asking for what I wanted and started positioning myself as the solution to what they needed.

Instead of saying "I deserve a GM role," I said "I can help you launch the Milan market with my experience launching Miami."

Instead of talking about my past wins, I talked about their future problems and how I'd solve them.

The shift was subtle but powerful. I wasn't asking for a promotion anymore. I was offering to solve a business problem they were struggling with.

Three weeks later, I was on a plane to Amsterdam. Then Milan. Then living abroad, launching markets I'd never even visited before.

The framework I learned is simple: if you want something from someone, lead with what they need first, then weave in what you want.

Don't pitch your credentials. Pitch their problem and your solution.

Don't ask for the title. Become the person they can't afford not to give it to.

The rejection taught me more than the success ever could. It forced me to stop thinking like an employee asking for a reward and start thinking like a business owner solving a problem.

That's the difference between getting passed over and getting on the plane.

Create authentic, credibility-building content - take advantage of LinkedIn to build trust and attract the right clients. Founder @ Mylance: make finding clients easy | ex-Fractional COO | ex-Uber

I recently got new headshots taken. My friend did the shoot in just 5 minutes and charged me $25. Win. Win.

I love supporting my friends, and there's a lesson here. My friend is a talented photographer, and it didn’t matter how long the session took. What mattered was that he could deliver exactly what I needed. This experience reminded me of two important lessons in business. 

Charge for your value, not just your time. My friend understood that the value he provided wasn’t in the minutes spent but in the quality and expertise he brought. 

In business, it’s easy to think that more time equals more value, but that’s not always true. Sometimes, efficiency and expertise are what really count. 

So, whether you're delivering a service or receiving one, recognize the value beyond the clock. It's not about the time it takes but the impact it has.

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There are two reasons this graph looks like it does:

1. I post daily

2. I add new connections weekly

LinkedIn is the ONLY social platform where a connection you add (who accepts you) also becomes a follower.

A "follower" then sees your content, which is an introduction to you. And then, it builds trust.

It's kind of like meeting them for coffee, then going on a walk, hanging out, and chatting about business. 

They get to know you. They get to see you're real. That you're thoughtful. That you know what you're talking about.

What does that build? Trust.

And trust? It can't be bought. It can't be manufactured. It's the BIGGEST reason anyone will work with you or buy from you.

Trust is everything.

If you're not adding new connections daily and posting content on LinkedIn, I really hope you're spending your marketing efforts on something higher leverage cause otherwise it's a huge missed opportunity!

If you need help with this, shoot me a note. I love it. It's powerful. It works.

Lovable is free today for International Women's Day.

I've been watching Lovable evolve over the past few months, and what it can do now is wild.

No coding. No design skills. Just two sentences describing what you want and watch it happen. Take even 5 minutes today and watch it work. It's incredible.

The designs it creates are actually good. Not template-y, not obviously AI-generated. They look professional and clean. The builds are fast, which matters when you're testing an idea or need to get something live quickly.

I've seen it create landing pages for coaching businesses, portfolio sites for consultants, and product pages for new launches. Each one was functional and ready to customize within minutes.

Here's what I tell people: give it two sentences. Describe the website you need. Watch what happens.

Try it out while it's free: https://lnkd.in/ga7FwNX6

Most marketing fails before a single piece of content is created.

Before you post anything, you need to know exactly who you're talking to and what they need to hear.

Not a vague idea of your audience. A crystal-clear picture.

That same clarity is what makes your AI tools actually work. Train Claude or ChatGPT on a generic brief and you get generic content. Train it on a sharp, specific client profile and everything changes.

From there, it's simple. Map your customer journey. Find the gaps. Create content that fills them. Pick four to six growth priorities for the quarter and track them. If you're not tracking it, you have no idea if it's working.

I see this with consultants all the time — busy producing content, skipping the strategy underneath it, wondering why nothing is converting.

Strategy first. Everything else second.

Where does your marketing strategy actually break down? Drop it in the comments.

At the LinkedIn Content Creators event at SXSW meeting incredible people like Mike Adams and Julia Kaziewicz Collier!

If you’re here, lmk and we’ll meet up! 

#sxsw #austin #IRLconnections

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