# How Top C-Suite Executives Really Get Hired | Why Relationships Beat Recruiters & Job Boards

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Podcast: [Career Evolved Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/career-evolved-podcast-7041270)
Published: 2026-01-26T14:48:01+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/olivia-gamber/episodes/How-Top-C-Suite-Executives-Really-Get-Hired--Why-Relationships-Beat-Recruiters--Job-Boards-e3e6vve
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## Resource

This conversation is a masterclass in how executive careers actually move. Eric Rosenfeld has been in the C-suite for 25+ years as a CIO and Chief Product Officer, and what sets him apart isn’t credentials. It’s clarity. EQ. And an unshakeable understanding of his value. In this episode, we unpack: • Why job postings and recruiters were never the real path to senior roles • How relationships, not resumes, create opportunity • Why “being everything to everyone” kills executive leverage • The difference between confidence and arrogance at the C-suite level • How technical leaders can position outcomes, not skills • Why bold, grounded confidence wins in today’s market This is the reality check most executives never get until they’re already stuck. If you’re navigating a transition, questioning the old playbook, or ready to lead with value instead of waiting for permission, this episode will change how you see the game. 🎧 Listen now on the Career Evolved Podcast 📌 And if you’re ready to apply this to your own career, book a strategy session at careerevolved.com/schedule #CareerEvolved #ExecutivePodcast #CLevelCareers #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveStrategy

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