Since 2012, we’ve witnessed a simple truth: leaders who achieve more don’t do it alone. They move faster, think bigger, and execute seamlessly because they have a strategic partner by their side—their N+1. We’ve seen this play out time and time again on a grand stage.

When we launched the world’s first public recognition program for Administrative Professionals, a billion-dollar CEO said of his EA, “She could literally run my company in my absence.” He wasn’t exaggerating. History is full of Admins who shaped its course—Tobias Lear, trusted advisor to President George Washington; Maude Ballou, who signed 85% of the Civil Rights Movement’s key documents, quietly advancing one of history’s greatest causes; and Colleen Barrett, who rose from Executive Assistant to President and COO of Southwest Airlines, driving its legendary culture.

These experiences taught us one undeniable truth: the right Admin can change everything. It’s no secret that the right Admin can be the difference between success and stagnation. What is a secret? Where to find them.

That’s where we come in.

We understand what executives need because we’ve spent years building something for them—a platform for celebrating, recognizing, and connecting them with the Admins who make success inevitable. We know what it takes to thrive at the highest levels. Behind every great executive is an N+1—a trusted partner who doesn’t just assist but elevates.

After more than a decade of connecting top Admin talent with visionary executives, formalizing our recruitment offering in 2024 was a natural next step. The name—N+1—came from a semiconductor entrepreneur who described his long-standing EA as his N+1, the critical layer ensuring nothing ever fails. It perfectly captured what we do: finding Admins who don’t just keep things running, but make them run better, faster, and smarter.

N+1 Search isn’t a typical recruiting firm. It’s the bridge between ambition and achievement—the result of over a decade immersed in the Administrative profession, building trusted relationships with top talent. We don’t just place candidates; we create partnerships that drive transformation. We know how to find and foster these partnerships because we’ve spent years honoring the Admins who do it best.

Every great executive needs an N+1. Let’s find yours.