Jason, a tech executive and client of mine, had been recruited by a company to lead a major initiative. One year into his role, one thing was apparent in his last few meetings with the CEO: He doubted Jason’s fit in the post. These fears materialized when the CEO bluntly told him, “I don’t think you’re strategic enough.” This surprised Jason because he was recruited precisely because of his strategic mindset and approach. When he asked for more specific feedback, the CEO couldn’t give him a straight answer.
