leadership hiring

In leadership hiring, we spend a lot of time evaluating a candidate’s experience. We scrutinize their results, the size of their teams, and the scope of their roles. But leadership effectiveness isn’t just shaped by what someone has done. It’s shaped by how they reflect, respond, and show up. That part—a candidate’s awareness and sense of self—matters more than many recruiters or hiring managers realize. What I Really Listen For: Self-Awareness Most recruiters approach exploratory conversations with leadership candidates with a checklist: degrees earned, years of experience, results achieved. When I talk with potential leaders, I’m listening for more than Read more.