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Episode Synopsis
A CMO Confidential interview with Tom Seclow of Spencer Stuart. Tom led the CMO and Customer Experience practice for many years at one of the most respected search firms in the world. He discusses how the firm creates the job spec and the "long list," why the CMO job specs has the most variance of any spec in the C-Suite and why company feedback can sometimes take weeks. Key topics include advice to internal and external candidates, the need to "engage in a discussion versus a sale," thinking of yourself as a brand, how to practice patience, and how to tell the right "story." And don't forget to send a personalized thank you note!
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