What We Do
Retained Executive Search
We have Superpowers that elevates us past the traditional search firms. Our Talent Acquisition Process (TAP) works 100% of the time!
Culture Workshops
We believe culture is the secret ingredient that drives success in every organization. We offer science-backed practical tools in our workshops for organizations and teams to deliberately understand and manage culture.
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Why Forte?
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Culture Drives Success
In the fast-moving world of technology, transformational leadership is the catalyst for innovation, agility, and scale. At Forte Search Partners, we understand that the right executive doesn’t just meet the technical requirements — they embody your values, inspire your teams, and align with how your organization solves problems and makes decisions.
With decades of experience, we bring a proven, personalized approach to executive search — uncovering visionary leaders who drive growth through cultural alignment and forward-thinking strategy.

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Our Book
Culture Drives Success:
A Parable for Living and Leading with Purpose
Culture Drives Success isn’t your typical business book-it’s part parable, part playbook, and all heart.
Follow Ava, a burned-out executive whose company (and confidence) are crumbling, as she embarks on a global journey to rediscover meaning, leadership, and culture-from the inside out. What starts as a breakdown becomes a breakthrough, offering timeless lessons that apply as much to life as to work.
This story-driven guide blends wit, wisdom, and practical tools to help you lead (life and work) with clarity and build a culture that actually works. Whether you’re a founder scaling fast, a manager finding your groove, or simply someone searching for purpose in the chaos of modern work-this book is for you.
Inside you’ll find:
- The 4-S Framework to map your culture (no corporate buzzwords, we promise)
- Exercises that make you think-and act
- A guide to build the kind of company people want to work for
- Culture doesn’t just eat strategy for breakfast-it runs the whole kitchen
Because real success isn’t just what you build. It’s how you build it-and who you become along the way.
“Babak was a true partner in shaping the culture at InMobi during a time of global growth and transformation. In this book, he distills that same wisdom into a clear and purposeful guide. It’s a must-read for any leader who believes, as I do, that culture is the ultimate competitive advantage.”
– Naveen Tewari, Founder & CEO at InMobi
Culture Drives Success
