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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
1
Present real business cases, not hypothetical scenarios
2
Evaluate their network - who can they bring with them
3
Test full-stack capabilities from tactical to strategic
4
Assess partner mindset vs employee mindset
5
Validate through reference checks with their former teams
Checklist
They have a network of people they've worked with previously
Former colleagues want to work with them again
Can operate at both strategic and tactical levels
You want their advice on complex problems
They see themselves as a partner, not just an employee
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.”