Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

482: What Executives Actually Notice When Evaluating Talent for a Senior Leadership Role

Nov 5, 2025
In this insightful chat, Josh Bruni, CEO of Aires and seasoned leader in consumer and health-tech sectors, reveals what executives truly seek when evaluating senior talent. He discusses the importance of clearly defining success and aligning contributions with broader business goals. Josh emphasizes authenticity as a key visibility strategy and suggests that high performers must shift from being dependable executors to strategic leaders. He also highlights the power of supporting others and preparing successors as vital steps in career advancement.
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INSIGHT

Clarity Over Volume

  • Josh Bruni looks for people who can define and shape problems clearly even if they don't have all the answers.
  • Concise thinkers who state solvable problems gain visibility because leaders can amplify their ideas.
ADVICE

Define What Winning Looks Like

  • Always define what "done" or "winning" looks like before you start a task.
  • Visualize outcomes and describe the scoreboard so expectations and ownership are clear.
ADVICE

Invite Ownership By Defining Problems

  • Invite people into problem definition so they own outcomes and clarity aligns expectations.
  • Tailor the problem to their role so they feel accountable and can contribute meaningfully.
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