By Leonard Pfeiffer & Margarita Noriega I was sitting in the Hay Adams dining room one morning—I, the recruiter, and my guest, a candidate for the CEO position of a large non-profit. The candidate’s passion was dimmed from our previous discussions and the dialogue confusing. I left the breakfast baffled and disappointed in a person who seemed to be a great candidate. I learned later that afternoon the candidate’s employer was at the next table the entire meeting. Candidates who fall short during the search process do so because of the things left unsaid, as in this unlucky breakfast meeting. Recruiters in executive search receive excellent leads and brilliantly-crafted… Read More