{"id":197,"date":"2019-02-15T18:10:44","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T18:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elite-minds.com\/blog\/?p=197"},"modified":"2019-09-27T21:54:14","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T21:54:14","slug":"executive-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/elite-minds.com\/blog\/executive-search\/","title":{"rendered":"EXECUTIVE SEARCH"},"content":{"rendered":"

HIGH STANDARDS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It isn\u2019t easy when you are looking for your next job with such high standards within executive search. The corporate world is full of picky executives. Polished, powerful and poised your pitch must be perfect.<\/p>\n

A STRONG PERSONAL BRAND<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You will need to have a strong personal brand to find your sweet spot on the A-List. The executive candidate market is crowded and full of competitors. Your personal brand and differentiator must be known. Be bold.<\/p>\n

THE RIGHT ATTITUDE<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t rely on your talent alone, have the right attitude. Be positive and upbeat. Even some of the most talented C level executives have a hard time finding work. Be Charismatic.<\/p>\n

SELF DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Today employers want innovators and life long learners. Be curious and willing to learn. Believe in self-development. Be sharp.<\/p>\n

CHEMISTRY AND COLLABORATION<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Getting the role is part chemistry and collaboration. Some authors argue that smiling is quite valuable in making a good first impression. See Dale Carnegie, How to win friends and influence people<\/u>\u00a0(New York: Simon & Schuster, Inc. 1981, p63). According to Dale Carnegie, Charles Schwab told him his captivating smile has been worth a million dollars. \u00a0Smile more.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

FOLLOWSHIP<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Jeff Bezzo\u2019s doesn\u2019t need\u00a0 followship, but you do. Being admired and having a desired social status is very sought after. Be active on several social media platforms. Get followers.<\/p>\n

FINANCIAL RISK<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Business is business. At the end of the day, it\u2019s all about the bottom line. Have strong business acumen and know your numbers.\u00a0 Also know your unique value.<\/p>\n

A-LISTERS ARE IN DEMAND<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When it comes to hiring executives the A Players are in demand as they have been known to be more productive than the B Players.\u00a0 The obsession for the perfect A-Lister is real. Step up your game plan.<\/p>\n

THE A-LISTER PROFILE<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The A-listers are stars who are in a league of their own. They are leaders with talent in spades, serious business acumen and a strong digital presence and followship. They are typically on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Some are blogging, doing Ted talks, podcasts, and building personal videos and websites.\u00a0 Invest in your personal brand. Network often.<\/p>\n

BE SELF AWARE<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The A-Lister\u2019s have high EQ. It has been suggested that leaders with high EQ have ties to performance. Daniel Goleman reveals in his paper “What makes a leader?” that a high degree of emotional intelligence with these five components of emotional intelligence at work, self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill is what makes a leader (Goleman, 1998, p. 88). \u00a0Know your EQ score.<\/p>\n

BE YOURSELF<\/strong><\/h4>\n

During an interview showcase your personality. From the many eras and authors of\u00a0 leadership discourse from Plato, Shakespeare, Darwin\u00a0 to Freud many of us have been obsessed with leadership and what makes a leader effective. In Malcom Higgs paper, “How can we make sense of leadership in the 21st century?” he demonstrates leadership discourses with a historic perspective (Higgs 275). There are many driving factors facing the corporate world today for leaders, whether it is new entries to the marketplace, changes in investor focus, major transformation, talent wars or corporate culture some suggest that the personality of the leader plays a big part in the leaders effectiveness.\u00a0 Have a sense of humour and be pleasant to be around. Be authentic.<\/p>\n

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“Make a big statement, slip into style”<\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

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INVEST IN A HIGH QUALITY WARDROBE<\/strong><\/p>\n

A-Listers love high quality fashion brands like Gucci, Versace, Ferragamo, Valentino, Chanel and\u00a0 LV. Get a personal stylist and know what to buy. Look successful. Be stylish and stand out.<\/p>\n

INSPIRATIONAL A-LISTERS \u2013 SPACE ENTREPRENEURS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Take some initiative to get noticed, don’t rely on your past experience alone. If you need some inspiration, follow the big A-Lister space entrepreneurs like Elon Musk with Space X, Richard Branson with Virgin Galactic to Jeff Bezzo with Blue Origin.\u00a0 Now that’s high standards.<\/p>\n

BE IN DEMAND.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Carnegie, Dale How to win friends and influence people.<\/u>\u00a0New York: Simon & Schuster, Inc. , 1981, p.63<\/p>\n

Goleman, Daniel. “What makes a leader?”, 1998<\/u>\u00a0Harvard Business Review, 1998, p. 88<\/p>\n

Higgs, Malcom.\u00a0 “How can we make sense of leadership in the 21st century.”\u00a0 Leadership & Organizational Development Journal<\/u><\/p>\n

24\/5 (2003): 273-284<\/p>\n

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