The Uncommon Executive

The Uncommon Executive

How To Convince Others That You Are Qualified and Ready To Lead (You Know You Are!)

You have functional expertise. You are a great mentor. You've led impactful new initiatives. Yet, you aren't able to land leadership level roles. Try these 3 ways to pitch your qualifications better.

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Yue Zhao
Apr 03, 2025
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Client: I am trying to land a leadership role either at my current company or externally. I have the experience and technical know-how. I am great at mentoring and coaching others. I get in the door to pitch myself for director and head of type roles. But it doesn’t go anywhere after a few conversations. What am I doing wrong?

Tactic #1: From “Do-er” to…

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