A leadership mis-hire rarely stays contained within one position. It affects momentum, confidence, customer relationships, and the people asked to absorb the disruption.
The visible and hidden costs
Compensation and replacement expense are only the visible layer. Delayed decisions, team turnover, missed opportunities, and reputational strain can carry a greater cost.
Reduce risk through definition
Clear outcomes, calibrated references, and consistent evaluation criteria improve decision quality. Search should create clarity, not simply activity.
A better search starts with a better definition.
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