
Getting to Hell Yes! LinkedIn Live With Kelsi Cory
About this episode
“We don’t sell resumes. We help leaders play chess, not checkers.” — Kelsi Cory
This episode is for anyone who's ever thought recruiting was just “filling seats.”
Kelsi Cory - founder of Cory Executive Recruiting joined us to break down what great hiring really looks like at the executive level. Spoiler: it’s not transactional. It’s personal.
🧠 What we covered:
- Why real recruiting is built on trust, not urgency
- What stealth-mode executive search actually looks like
- The 4 Cs framework she uses to match talent: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Challenge
- How to stop being a vendor and start being a partner
💬 “If you're just taking orders, you're a vendor. If you're leveling with them, you're a partner.”
Kelsi doesn’t race to close roles. She builds relationships that compound. She’s called before the job is even posted and trusted because she’s not afraid to say “not yet” if the alignment isn’t right.
This one’s a masterclass in strategic hiring, leadership, and career moves that stick.
#GettingToHellYes #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #Recruiting #PeopleStrategy #HiringForImpact #CultureMatters #LinkedInLive #KelsiCory
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