Landing in the Executive Chair Media Room

Sample Interview Questions and Talking Points for Reporters

1. You say “decision making is the coinage of the executive realm.” What do you mean by that?
2. What does your consulting experience tell you are the most wide-spread mistakes companies make with regard to strategy and execution?
3. What are the differences in problem solving and decision making?
4. What are some of the most common traps in decision making, and how does the executive sidestep them?
5. Many of the examples in the book are historical. What’s the value of talking about leadership from this perspective?
6. You leadership model helps people examine firmness and fairness. Where do you see most executives having the most difficulty in balancing these?
7. How can organizations assess talent more effectively?
8. What do most organizations do wrong when it comes to succession planning?
9. Why do executives need to prepare to handle crisis?
10. What are some common pitfalls you’ve seen executives fall victim to?