By Gerard F. Hurley Recently, it has struck me that some candidates for CEO positions fail to provide supportive references who can affirm their achievements. Such oversight can impede what should be a smooth vetting process, undermine collegial and personal relationships and even call into question the candidate’s advancement potential. It is always a disappointment when, after detailing a candidate’s strengths and experience, the credible references provided short-circuit the employment conversation with a candid “great guy, but not for that position” assessment. Possibly, then, some reflection on this important element of an executive search is in order. To those… Read More