Author: Cornerstone India

Every leadership hire tells a story. Some stories unfold into remarkable turnarounds; others, unfortunately, into silent struggles. And if you look closely, the difference rarely lies in capability — it lies in cultural alignment. In today’s leadership landscape, success isn’t defined only by what leaders know...

Every leadership hire tells a story. Some stories unfold into remarkable turnarounds; others, unfortunately, into silent struggles. And if you look closely, the difference rarely lies in capability — it lies in cultural alignment. In today’s leadership landscape, success isn’t defined only by what leaders know...

When it comes to leadership hiring, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A single misstep at the C-suite or board level can cost millions, shake investor confidence, derail transformation initiatives, and weaken long-term competitiveness. Yet many organizations still confuse executive search firms with recruitment agencies, often...

When it comes to leadership hiring, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A single misstep at the C-suite or board level can cost millions, shake investor confidence, derail transformation initiatives, and weaken long-term competitiveness. Yet many organizations still confuse executive search firms with recruitment agencies, often...

When it comes to leadership hiring, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A single misstep at the C-suite or board level can cost millions, shake investor confidence, derail transformation initiatives, and weaken long-term competitiveness. Yet many organizations still confuse executive search firms with recruitment agencies, often...

When it comes to leadership hiring, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A single misstep at the C-suite or board level can cost millions, shake investor confidence, derail transformation initiatives, and weaken long-term competitiveness. Yet many organizations still confuse executive search firms with recruitment agencies, often...

Some leaders are born into visibility. Others rise quietly, showing potential that, if nurtured well, can shape the future of organizations. The difference between a promising high-potential employee and a truly high-impact leader often lies in one critical factor: coaching. For companies aiming to secure...

In the high-stakes world of leadership hiring, one truth stands out: information is power. For corporations, the success—or failure—of an executive hire can influence shareholder confidence, team morale, and long-term market positioning. Yet, while many organizations focus on finding the right candidate, they often underestimate...

The Indian corporate landscape is at an inflection point. Rapid digital disruption, shifting global supply chains, and increasing investor scrutiny mean that the margin for error in leadership hiring has never been slimmer. A wrong appointment at the C-Suite is no longer just a hiring...

“The cost of hiring someone bad is so much greater than missing out on someone good.” — Joe Kraus, Partner at Google Ventures Nowhere is this truer than at the C-suite level. A poor leadership hire doesn’t just underperform—it destabilizes. From delayed strategy execution to cultural...