The Hidden Cost of Ego in Leadership & Hiring — 35 Years of Executive Insight with John Long

In this episode of the Millionaire by Morning Podcast, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with John Long, a senior executive, management consultant, and executive search advisor with over 35 years of experience in the retail and leadership space. John has spent his career helping organizations identify and hire the right leaders to drive innovation, growth, and long-term performance. In this conversation, we explore: Why ego is the silent killer in senior hiring decisions How great leaders evaluate talent beyond resumes and pedigree The leadership traits required to lead through disruption and growth What Gen X leaders need to know as they reinvent their careers and influence A preview of John’s upcoming book, “Hire Without Ego” (releasing early 2026) This episode is a must-listen for: CEOs, founders, and senior executives HR leaders and hiring managers Gen X professionals navigating leadership reinvention Entrepreneurs building teams that scale with integrity About the Guest: John Long has spent 35+ years as a senior executive, management consultant, and executive search advisor. He is an expert in identifying the leadership required to drive innovation and growth. His new book, Hire Without Ego, provides a practical framework to help companies dramatically improve senior hiring decisions. About the Host: Rashad Thirlkill is the creator of Millionaire by Morning, a platform dedicated to helping Gen X leaders navigate leadership, entrepreneurship, career reinvention, wealth-building, and legacy creation. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, reinvention, and building a meaningful legacy. 👉 Share this episode with a leader who’s responsible for hiring and building teams. #MillionaireByMorning #RashadThirlkill #JohnLong #HireWithoutEgo #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #HiringLeaders #SeniorHiring #LeadershipReinvention #GenXLeadership #CareerReinvention #MidlifeLeadership #InnovationAndGrowth #ExecutiveSearch #EntrepreneurMindset #BuildingGreatTeams #LeadershipPodcast