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The Most Common Mistakes in Executive Search (and How to Avoid Them)

The Most Common Mistakes in Executive Search (and How to Avoid Them)

February 2026

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Stanton Chase partners share the pitfalls they see most often in leadership hiring

Hiring at the executive level comes with high stakes and little room for error. Yet many organizations repeat the same mistakes when searching for senior leaders.

We asked Stanton Chase partners from around the world to share the pitfalls they encounter most often in executive search. Their insights draw on decades of combined experience placing C-suite executives and board members across industries and geographies.

Watch the video to hear what they had to say.

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