The C-suite is the engine room of organizational success, yet most leaders struggle to build one that truly performs. It's not just about hiring talented individuals—you need the right mix of complementary skills, aligned vision, and chemistry that transforms organizations.
In this episode of Leadership Lounge, we talk to two of our trusted advisors—Danny Ryan and Andres Gil-Casares—who share their perspectives on:
The biggest mistakes CEOs make when building executive teams and how to avoid them
Why cultural fit and behavioral alignment matter as much as technical excellence
How to build C-suites that can drive transformation and adapt to future challenges
Why leaders who admit mistakes and foster open dialogue create higher-performing teams
Andres Gil-Casares
Leadership Advisor, Russell Reynolds Associates
(01:52) The risk of unconscious bias and why hiring people who challenge you is critical
(03:49) Why cultural fit can't be underestimated when making C-suite hires
(06:17) The distinction between learning and knowing and why curiosity drives transformation capability
(08:17) How leading by example and admitting failures gives others permission to be more authentic
(09.14) The importance of establishing clear governance frameworks to enable quick decision-making under pressure
(12:10) Why delaying difficult decisions about underperforming executives erodes trust
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