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Hire C-level executives who can operate as true partners
CEOs and founders hiring senior leadership roles
3-6 months per roleWhat Success Looks Like
Leaders you seek advice from on complex problems who bring their own networks and can operate full-stack
Steps to Execute
Present real business cases, not hypothetical scenarios
Evaluate their network - who can they bring with them
Test full-stack capabilities from tactical to strategic
Assess partner mindset vs employee mindset
Validate through reference checks with their former teams
Checklist
Inputs Needed
- Real business problems to solve
- Clear expectations for partnership mindset
- Reference check process with former colleagues
- Full-stack capability assessment framework
Outputs
- Leaders who can build and scale their functions independently
- Partners who contribute to major business decisions
- Executives who attract other A+ talent through their networks
Example
“VP Sales candidate brings their former SDR manager, two top closers, and a sales ops specialist. They can personally close deals AND build sales strategy. You find yourself asking their opinion on marketing messaging.”
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