On every CEO’s desk, there are several lists, and the list no one wants to be on is the termination list.
There are nuances: the soon-to-be-retired guy, the overqualified-and-waiting-for-a-promotion gal, the underperformer, and the brilliant person who gets things done but cannot get along with anyone.
They are all targets for termination.
And they are all golden opportunities for you as a driven, accomplished, and ambitious executive.
CEOs and their boards generally don’t want to deal with a termination because it’s not pleasant. As someone who has participated in such decisions and terminations myself, it is heart-wrenching for everyone involved.
But if the right person appears with the right skills, attitude and networks, they may be motivated to make this bold and necessary decision.
As an industry leader, you must watch for such an opportunity with your CV, your LI profile, and your elevator pitch ready.
Ryan* is an accomplished CEO of a soon-to-be acquired company (Company A). He is a hunter and a rainmaker. He’s also an avid keynote speaker, serves Fortune-level customers, and is featured in many top trade journals.
Company B has been struggling with its CEO. There are suspicions of illegal activity, and the board has launched an investigation.
Most recently, Ryan appeared as a keynote speaker at an industry conference (before Covid), where the chair of the board of Company B was in attendance. She was immediately captivated by Ryan’s industry insights and his confidence.
With Westgate, Ryan positioned himself as the replacement of CEO of Company B. In fact, Ryan strategically targeted this company, and the conference was part of his advanced networking plan and his job search strategy.
And with his refreshed CV and value proposition, Ryan was ready for the conversation to replace the CEO of Company B.
This could be you.
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*Ryan is a real client, and specific details are fictionalized. In my former work as an HR Consultant, I was frequently called upon to help CEOs and their boards make difficult decisions. Now I use my insider knowledge to help my clients identify potential opportunities.
PS: My friend and colleague Liane Hambly in Nottingham, England, asked me what my guilty pleasure is while working from home during Covid. Many use scented candles, fairy lights, and soft music. I use an old-fashioned oil lamp. The lamp reminds me of my childhood when my mother lit it at night signaling quiet time before bed. I often light it in the late afternoons as the Nova Scotia sun dips below the
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