How to hire more emotionally intelligent leaders

When Occulus is briefed on finding the right candidate for a role, we’re usually given a list of technical and financial skills the organisation is looking to fill. And there’s no denying these aspects are critical. But frequently overlooked – and equally essential – are the intangible skills that fall into the category of emotionally intelligent leadership.

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This is what true transparency should look like in executive search

Honesty will always be the most valuable leadership quality because it is the gateway for trust and inspiration. Clear communication and transparency are fundamental when placing candidates because dishonesty can disrupt employee performance, encourage team members to leave an organisation and foster a poor work ethic or questionable culture. Some executive search companies don’t place enough emphasis on the importance of

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