Author Archives: JRG Partners Editorial Staff

Introduction: The Illusion of Precision in Executive Hiring On the surface, hiring a C-level executive feels straightforward: define the role, vet backgrounds, assess competencies, and extend the offer. But when the stakes are high—when you’re bringing someone into the core leadership team—misjudging culture fit can undermine even the most thorough search. Executive hiring isn’t just […]

Introduction: The Wake-Up Call of a Rejected Offer Your hiring team did the research, ran the interviews, chose the ideal C-level candidate—and extended what seemed like a solid offer. Then came the shocker: “Thank you, but the compensation package doesn’t meet my expectations.” When the compensation we offered our lead candidate was rejected as non-competitive, […]

Introduction: A Delay at the Top Can Cost You at the Top You’ve identified the ideal C-suite candidate. The interviews went smoothly. The offer has been drafted. But now, everything is stuck—waiting on board approval. In today’s hyper-competitive executive talent market, delays aren’t just inconvenient—they’re costly. If your board of directors is taking too long […]

Introduction: The Disappearing Act at the Finish Line There’s nothing more frustrating for hiring teams than reaching the final interview stage—only to have your top executive candidates vanish without a trace. You’ve invested weeks, carried stakeholders through the process, and then, silence. In today’s competitive talent market, communication missteps, misalignments, and process gaps can cost […]

Introduction: When the Offer Isn’t Just About the Salary Hiring a proven Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is one of the most strategic moves a company can make—especially in today’s innovation-driven economy. But for elite technology leaders, the negotiation table doesn’t revolve around base salary alone. Equity, long-term incentives, and nuanced compensation structures are what make […]

Introduction: The Cost of Being Second in Executive Hiring In today’s hyper-competitive business environment, securing top-tier leadership talent has become a race against time. For many organizations, the frustration is all too familiar: “We keep losing top executive candidates to faster-moving competitors.” When companies move too slowly, the consequences are immediate and costly—lost momentum, strategic […]

Introduction: Misalignment is More Common Than You Think Executive hiring isn’t just about identifying qualified candidates—it’s about aligning decision-makers on what “qualified” actually means. Too often, companies enter the C-suite hiring process assuming consensus exists, only to discover mid-search that internal stakeholders have drastically different expectations. If your search committee is misaligned on the ideal […]

Introduction: The Illusion of Simplicity in Executive Hiring On the surface, LinkedIn feels like a recruiter’s dream—a massive pool of resumes, job titles, and open networks. For junior or mid-level roles, it often delivers. But when the stakes rise—when you’re hiring for a C-suite seat—the platform’s limitations begin to show. Executive hiring isn’t about mass […]

Understanding the Fallout and How to Move Forward with Confidence A Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is one of the most strategically vital hires a company can make. But when the search fails after months of effort, the consequences ripple across the organization. From missed revenue targets to internal frustration, the pressure can be intense. At […]