After 16 years of coaching CEOs across NYC, I’ve come to believe this:
Hiring is still one of the most misunderstood leadership skills in business.
We all talk about talent being our greatest asset. Yet when it comes to actually identifying and recruiting difference-making talent—the kind of people who change the trajectory of a company—most hiring processes are stuck in the past.
It’s not for lack of effort. CEOs I coach are smart, driven, and deeply committed to building great cultures. But too often, I see them relying on outdated playbooks: resume screening, gut-feel interviews, vague role descriptions, and a bit of hope.
Here’s the problem:
Hope is not a hiring strategy.
What works today is radically different. The war for talent has changed. Expectations have changed. The speed of business has changed. And yet, most companies are still interviewing like it’s the early 2000s.
That’s why I’m excited to host an upcoming workshop that cuts through the noise:
Identifying, Recruiting & Hiring Difference-Making Top Talent
📅 Wednesday, June 11 | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🎯 Led by Severin L. Sorensen – 9x #1 Bestselling Author, AI Whisperer, and Vistage Speaker of the Year
📍Manhattan
🎟 Free for qualified CEOs—your seat is on me
Severin has spent decades coaching high-growth leaders and delivering real tools to help you stop gambling on hires—and start building teams that win.
This workshop isn’t theory. It’s actionable frameworks, behavioral interview techniques, and practical tools you can implement immediately. You’ll learn:
How to define what “difference-making” really means in your company
The questions that surface fit, grit, and long-term potential
How to spot red flags that even top resumes hide
A process for hiring that supports your growth, not slows it down
As a Master Chair for Vistage in NYC, I’ve seen first-hand how the right hire can unlock new levels of scale and freedom for a CEO—and how the wrong one can drain time, culture, and confidence.
If you’re hiring in the next 6–12 months, you won’t want to miss this.
Want a seat?
Reply here or message me directly. Space is limited, and this event will fill quickly.
Let’s stop hiring reactively—and start building intentionally.
