GoKawiilExecutive coach warns top leaders' habits are costing them job offers
An executive coach writing for Entrepreneur says accomplished leaders often lose out on jobs not because of weak qualifications but because they interview the same way they lead. One key example cited is executives deflecting credit to their teams using 'we' language, which leaves interviewers unable to gauge individual impact.
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In competitive senior hiring, interviewers are evaluating one person, not a team, so habits that build trust in daily leadership can backfire when clarity about personal contribution is required. This highlights a broader gap between leadership skills and interview skills that even seasoned executives may not recognize.
- Leadership instincts that work well on the job can undermine interview performance.
- Overusing 'we' language obscures a candidate's personal contributions to interviewers.
- Coaching can help executives adjust their communication style specifically for interview settings.
Source: entrepreneur.com — Dr. Kyle Elliott, 2026-09-15
Published there as: “I’m an Executive Coach — These Are the 3 Leadership Instincts That Actually Cost You Job Offers”
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