The Proactive Executive

Business & Investing

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A nationally respected executive recruiter, Chris Nadherny has conducted more than 700 search assignments for a wide-range of companies, assessed thousands of successful professionals and counseled many whose career paths have been disrupted or stalled. He knows what it takes for professionals to get to the next level, and what holds them back. In writing The Proactive Executive, Nadherny has created a highly effective five-step framework for mid-career professionals who want to fulfill their potential. Packed with actionable guidance, real-world stories and insider knowledge, The Proactive Executive explains how to build key skills, assess job opportunities, develop self-awareness, and obtain a position of senior-level responsibility.

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Author Biography

Chris Nadherny is a nationally respected executive recruiter who spent 30 years at Spencer Stuart, one of the world's top executive recruiting firms. He has conducted more than 700 search assignments for a wide-range of companies, assessed thousands of successful professionals and counseled many whose career paths have been disrupted or stalled. He knows what it takes for professionals to get to the next level, and what holds them back.

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Stability

In Chapter 4 of “The Proactive Executive” I share the 10 most important elements for building an attractive and competitive professional profile. These elements are - Experience, Impact, Potential, Stability, Quality, Presence, Passion, Influence, Intelligence, and Reputation. The one element where many bright and capable professionals go awry is with regards to the stability of their career. Too little or too much stability raises distinct concerns as highlighted in the book passage provided here. And, unfortunately, once you’ve acquired too much or too little it can become a significant challenge to reshape perceptions and beliefs of others. Proactive professionals are aware of this distinction and make career decisions that positively shape these perceptions. In the coming weeks I will share author insights on a number of the other elements noted above for building a strong professional profile.

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The Proactive Executive

4. Stability

How is the concept of job “stability” an influence on your career? First, frequent job moves to different companies will raise red flags for recruiters and employers. These red flags raise questions about your durability, effectiveness, loyalty, or interpersonal skills. Second, on the other hand, too much stability may be interpreted as a lack of ambition. Long tenure used to be viewed more positively than it is today. Potential employers may look at lengthy tenure and be skeptical about your ability to transition into a new company, provide a broad and well-rounded perspective, and learn new systems and processes.

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Chris Nadherny

The Proactive Executive

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Stability

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The Proactive Executive

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