Great leadership selection requires looking beyond perfect CVs to assess personality and long-term impact rather than just track records.

CEO succession should be a strategic, forward-looking process that builds leadership capability, not a reactive event to replace departing leaders.

AI enhances executive search by freeing us to focus on what really matters - the human elements that drive successful leadership placements.

Executive search addresses immediate leadership needs while succession planning builds sustainable talent pipelines. Great organizations combine both.

Successful CEO succession depends on having honest, uncomfortable conversations early - the human element matters as much as process.

Boards should actively develop leadership ecosystems, not just manage CEO succession events.