#53 - Cathy Stewart, Executive Recruiter, Jeff Harris & Associates, Inc

In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse sits down with executive recruiter Cathy Stewart from Jeff Harris & Associates to discuss what truly separates top executive candidates from the rest. Cathy shares insights from her work in senior living and retained executive search, including how boards and CEOs make leadership decisions, why alignment and urgency matter in hiring, and the biggest mistakes executives make during interviews. The conversation also dives into intentional career growth, why counteroffers can damage long term trust, how AI is impacting recruiting, and why relationship driven leadership still matters more than ever in an increasingly automated world.