Testimonial Tuesday - Why Experienced Executives Still Invest in Interview Preparation
The executives with the deepest expertise are often the most committed to preparation. A longstanding client relationship recently reminded me how valuable an outside perspective becomes as your career evolves, especially when you're preparing to communicate the leader you've become.
Testimonial Tuesday - Your Resume Is the Hardware. How You Interview Is the Software.
Executives often polish their materials more carefully than the conversations that follow. A strong resume and LinkedIn profile can open doors, but what happens next depends on how clearly you convey your judgment, experience, and value in an interview.
How You Treat People Matters in an Executive Interview
Some of the most revealing moments in a hiring process happen when a candidate doesn’t believe they’re being evaluated. Early in my recruiting career, I learned that the way someone treats receptionists, assistants, and other staff can speak volumes about their character.
The Best Leaders Talk Last, Listen Most, and Credit Others
Executive presence is revealed in how leaders listen, respond, and elevate others. In an interview, that means hearing the business need behind a question and communicating your own contribution without diminishing the team that helped deliver the result.