Why Familiarity Can Quietly Undermine Leadership Decisions In boardrooms and leadership discussions, referrals are often spoken about with quiet confidence. A trusted name. A known track record. A recommendation from someone credible. At the CXO level, where stakes are high and margins for error are thin, referrals appear...
Why Context, Mandate, and Timing Matter More Than Titles “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” — John C. MaxwellIn many organizations, CXO roles are spoken about as though they belong to a single category—senior leadership. In reality, nothing...
In today’s boardrooms, one concern is rising quietly—but decisively. It is not the CEO who lacks experience. It is the CEO who believes they already know enough. Across Indian promoter-led firms, PE-backed companies, and listed enterprises, boards are increasingly cautious about CEO overconfidence. While experience gaps can...
“In leadership hiring, time saved upfront is often time lost in the long run.” — Cornerstone India Over the years, we’ve seen one pattern repeat itself — when leadership positions are filled in haste, organizations end up spending far more time and resources managing the fallout than...
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...
“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...
What happens when the most critical leadership role in your organization suddenly becomes vacant? Whether due to a planned retirement, unexpected resignation, or unforeseen crisis, the CEO’s exit can shake the very foundation of an organization. It can disrupt strategy, unsettle employees, and send the...
Key Takeaways ✔ Fintech exposure is a core leadership requirement. ✔ CROs and compliance heads must embrace digital tools. ✔ Data fluency is non-negotiable for CXOs. ✔ Customer-centric leaders are now board-level influencers. ✔ Diverse talent from outside BFSI is being actively pursued. The Changing Face of BFSI Leadership The...
India’s clean energy transition is no longer an emerging trend—it is an economic reality. The electric vehicle (EV) and cleantech sectors are witnessing an explosive rise, driven by ambitious government targets, rising investor confidence, and a sharp focus on sustainability. According to the NITI Aayog,...
