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.
How to Be Coachable: The Hard Part Comes After the Feedback
Being open to feedback is only the beginning of the process. The most difficult part starts after constructive criticism is given. For executives navigating a career transition, knowing which advice to trust, what to change, and when to follow through can make all the difference.
The Strongest Executive Stories Aren't Always the Smoothest
Experiences that best prepare someone for executive leadership are not always the ones that look the best on paper. Setbacks and difficult decisions often reveal something a polished career history misses: how a leader responds when the way forward is uncertain.
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.