5 Executive Resume Grammar & Writing Tips for a C-Suite Resume
As soon as you start researching how to write an executive resume, it quickly becomes apparent that they don’t follow standard grammatical rules. A major reason for this is that the subject (the candidate—i.e., you) is always implicit in the context of a C-suite resume. If you were to write a resume in full first-person sentences, […]
4 Types of Executive Interview Questions to Prepare For
Executive interviews can be intimidating, to say the least. Demonstrating integrity and building trust between the interviewer and interviewee are key components, as well as balancing a conversational ebb and flow throughout the discussion. Ultimately, an executive interview is stressful because it is an emotional experience for all stakeholders, with the goal of finding the […]
CHRO Resumes: How to go Beyond “Human Resources”
If you could pick the top 2 business functions and C-Suite roles that the global COVID-19 pandemic shone a spotlight on, what would they be? Likely, the first would be information technology and the CTO. Countless employees were moved to remote work in the blink of an eye, many without previous digital infrastructure. Digital transformation was […]
Board of Directors Intelligence: Emotional, Mindfulness, & Adversity
You may recall learning at some point in your educational endeavors about the 7 types of intelligence: linguistic, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, musical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. There are 3 new types of intelligence that are gaining traction among boards of directors: emotional intelligence, mindfulness intelligence, and adversity intelligence. They go hand in hand with other core board […]
5 Ways a Board Resume is Different from an Executive Resume
Here’s a hard truth: the resume you’ve used to get you to your current CEO, COO, CDO, CFO, CMO, CIO, CTO, or other CxO executive position won’t cut it when it comes to landing your first (or next) board seat. The two documents have highly differentiated audiences and must be specifically targeted to each purpose. A […]
Top Skills Boards are Looking For in 2022
One of the benefits of targeting a seat on a board of directors is that it forces you to take a long hard look at your skills and strengths. You can use your board documents to prove that your top skills parallel the needs of a board. Doing so will help boards take you more seriously, and […]
Committee Chair Dos and Don’ts: How to Excel
A good committee chairperson is charismatic, a good communicator and listener, and has a big-picture vision and a clear sense of direction. They are excellent facilitators with a strong governance background, solid business acumen, and broad experience. Not only do they have a comprehensive set of skills and leadership experience, but they also must stand […]
Unconventional Professional Development Resources for Executives & Board Directors
Whether you feel like your executive career has stalled, you’re considering a job transition, you want to stay current and relevant, or you’re simply curious about a new topic, learning new skills will help you reach those goals. On top of that, one of the top things hiring companies and boards look for in their incoming […]
Executive Digital Networking: How C-Suite Executives and Board Directors Can Build Networking Relationships on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is an incredible tool for CEOs, COOs, CDOs, CFOs, CMOs, CIOs, CTOs, and other CXO executives undertaking a job transition. It has become more than just another social networking site, providing extensive reach, passive access to your most significant accomplishments and career highlights, and—most importantly—endless executive digital networking opportunities. With 830M+ users worldwide, you can’t afford […]
5 Unintentional Executive Career Mistakes to Avoid
It’s easy enough to identify a scapegoat when your executive career path doesn’t go as planned and you want someone or something to blame. Corporate changes, misaligned values, and economic uncertainty are all common culprits and can undoubtedly derail your career, but what happens when the perpetrator of your misfortune is actually you? You may […]