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Why It Matters

“Looking for more options sounds reasonable. It’s often fear disguised as logic.”

It’s one of the most common — and costly — phrases in executive hiring: “We just want to see a few more.” On the surface, it’s about thoroughness. But underneath, it’s often uncertainty, misalignment, or a fear of making the wrong call.

This mindset burns time, top talent, and trust.

Why “Just a Few More” Becomes a Pattern

When hiring stalls:

  • Decision-makers aren’t clear on what great looks like

  • The first strong candidate arrived faster than expected

  • Internal politics require appeasement before moving forward

  • No one wants to be the one to make the final call

  • More candidates feel like progress. But it’s often a stall.

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Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using volume as a substitute for clarity

  • Letting “option paralysis” block momentum

  • Not realizing your strongest candidate is evaluating you, too

What to Do Instead of “Just a Few More”

  • Define “hiring readiness” before the search starts

  • Use structured scoring and real-time debriefs

  • Ask: if this candidate walked away today, would we regret it?

  • Clarify: are we looking for better — or just not ready to commit?

  • Clarity accelerates. Indecision drags.

Top Talent Doesn’t Sit Still

Executives aren’t waiting. The longer you hesitate:

  • The more your credibility suffers

  • The more it looks like you don’t know what you want

  • The more likely you are to lose great people to more decisive companies

What Great Looks Like

A hiring team that trusts its process.

A company that moves with confidence, not caution.

A candidate experience that reflects your leadership style.

TL;DR: Don’t Wait for “Better” Without a Reason

  • “A few more” is often fear, not fact

  • Strong candidates disappear while you hesitate

  • Build clarity up front so you can move fast when the right fit appears

     

  • Hire like you lead — with intent, not delay

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