The Executive Hiring Playbook: 7 Lessons That Matter in 2026

Episode notes

If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that winning the C-suite game is all about telling a compelling story, understanding what you're actually solving for and learning to spot potential beyond the resume. In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, hosts Gerard and Dan reflect on their most impactful conversations from the year, joined by Alexis Bonte, CEO of Stillfront Group, and Jonathan Knight, Head of Games at the New York Times, for a breakdown of the executive hiring process from both sides of the table.

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