To Land a C-Suite Job, Craft Your Career Story

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To Land a C-Suite Job, Craft Your Career Story

November 9, 2026

Illustration by Kati Närhi

Summary.   

Landing a C-suite role takes more than an impressive resume and a record of strong results. Executive candidates need to develop a concise,

In their recent book, Show Up to Win: How to Land the Leadership Role You Want, executive search consultants Kelly O. Kay and Jeff Sanders lay out a road map to help you win a top-level role and move into it effectively. This is an adapted excerpt.