On paper, the candidate looks perfect. Their résumé is polished. They’ve held the right titles, led teams in your sector, and speak the language of your industry. You bring them on board with high expectations. But after a few months, something’s off. Performance is...
There was a time when a successful executive career followed a predictable rhythm: steady promotions within one company or industry, culminating in a C-suite position and a long tenure. That path still exists—but it’s no longer the rule. More often, we’re seeing...
We’ve all had moments in our careers where an interview didn’t go as planned. Maybe a question caught you off guard, or perhaps the conversation didn’t flow the way you expected. At the executive level, the stakes are high, and the right opportunity can reshape...
Ever imagined stepping into an elevator and finding yourself face-to-face with the CEO of your dream company? The doors close, and suddenly, you have just 30 seconds to make a lasting impression. That’s the power of a well-crafted “elevator pitch”—a concise,...
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’re cruising along on your career path without as much as a speed bump in sight, when you suddenly feel like you’ve hit an invisible wall. Everything becomes routine. The excitement of new challenges is replaced by the...
Hiring the right person from the start assures that you won’t have to begin the process all over again in a few months. Be wary of the following myths and adhere to my recommendations to get it right the first time and avoid the common traps that lead to future...
