How Top C-Suite Executives Really Get Hired | Why Relationships Beat Recruiters & Job Boards
Mon Jan 26 2026
This conversation is a masterclass in how executive careers actually move.
Eric Rosenfeld has been in the C-suite for 25+ years as a CIO and Chief Product Officer, and what sets him apart isn’t credentials. It’s clarity. EQ. And an unshakeable understanding of his value.
In this episode, we unpack:
• Why job postings and recruiters were never the real path to senior roles
• How relationships, not resumes, create opportunity
• Why “being everything to everyone” kills executive leverage
• The difference between confidence and arrogance at the C-suite level
• How technical leaders can position outcomes, not skills
• Why bold, grounded confidence wins in today’s market
This is the reality check most executives never get until they’re already stuck.
If you’re navigating a transition, questioning the old playbook, or ready to lead with value instead of waiting for permission, this episode will change how you see the game.
🎧 Listen now on the Career Evolved Podcast
📌 And if you’re ready to apply this to your own career, book a strategy session at careerevolved.com/schedule
#CareerEvolved #ExecutivePodcast #CLevelCareers #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveStrategy
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This conversation is a masterclass in how executive careers actually move. Eric Rosenfeld has been in the C-suite for 25+ years as a CIO and Chief Product Officer, and what sets him apart isn’t credentials. It’s clarity. EQ. And an unshakeable understanding of his value. In this episode, we unpack: • Why job postings and recruiters were never the real path to senior roles • How relationships, not resumes, create opportunity • Why “being everything to everyone” kills executive leverage • The difference between confidence and arrogance at the C-suite level • How technical leaders can position outcomes, not skills • Why bold, grounded confidence wins in today’s market This is the reality check most executives never get until they’re already stuck. If you’re navigating a transition, questioning the old playbook, or ready to lead with value instead of waiting for permission, this episode will change how you see the game. 🎧 Listen now on the Career Evolved Podcast 📌 And if you’re ready to apply this to your own career, book a strategy session at careerevolved.com/schedule #CareerEvolved #ExecutivePodcast #CLevelCareers #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveStrategy