Most organizations approach executive hiring with the intent to be thorough. Yet, even when a candidate begins to stand out, the hiring process often stretches rather than narrows, with additional interview rounds, assessments, and internal discussions slowing momentum at critical stages. At that point, the question becomes less about whether a candidate is qualified, and more about why employers hesitate to move forward with a clear top choice.
In our experience, the most common reason is analysis paralysis, which is the desire to avoid making the wrong decision by continuing to search for a better option that may still be out there.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE BY BENJAMIN FARBER IN THE FALL 2026 EDITION OF GAMING & LEISURE MAGAZINE.