The Executive Hiring Playbook: 7 Lessons That Matter in 2026

Contrary to popular belief, there is no one size fits all blueprint to climbing the C-suite ladder. And, if 2025 taught us anything, it’s that winning the game is about telling a compelling story, understanding what you're actually solving for and learning to spot potential beyond the resume. In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, hosts Gerard and Dan reflect on their most impactful conversations from the year, joined by Alexis Bonte, CEO of Stillfront Group, and Jonathan Knight, Head of Games at the New York Times. Tune in for a breakdown of the executive hiring process from both sides of the table - revealing what separates candidates who get the call from those who don't and what distinguishes leaders who scale organizations from those who get stuck.