Summary: You've heard it before right? Networking is ESSENTIAL. It's absolutely true that the most likely route to getting a board seat is to use your network. (About half the director positions are filled this way.) I've witnessed this first hand. But a close second is to use an executive search firm. But how does that process work? How can you become friends with the uber-influential headhunter who has a Chairman's ear? Today, I'm introducing you to my friend Charles King. Charles isn't like most headhunters -- he doesn't primarily focus on filling executive roles and occasionally run a few board searches. No, Charles ONLY focuses on board positions. He's done it for 20+ years. He's filled over 600 director positions. And he's NEVER failed to successfully complete a search! I can think of no one better to share the inside story with you. To explain how the boardroom has evolved. To provide clear guidance about what boards look for and how to position yourself. In this episode, Charles explains What boards look for: 3 C's (competence, commitment, chemistry) How the demanding workload (250+ hours per year) is driving away public company executives and creating an opportunity for others Ways to rally your network to support your ambition to be a director Now, let's dive in! Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Liked this episode? I would be really grateful if you'd take 30 seconds to leave me a review over on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Plus, I love to give shoutouts on the show to everyone who submits a review. Just click here to review, tap “Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Links mentioned in this episode: How to contact Charles: cking@zrgpartners.com
