Why Your Executive Job Post Is Failing—and What to Do Instead

Wendy Huffman | WBN News | May 24, 2025

The best-fit candidate for your leadership role isn’t scrolling LinkedIn—they’re scaling someone else’s team. And while your HR system collects dozens of résumés, your top competitor is poaching the talent you should be hiring.

In 2025, elite candidates aren’t job-hunting—they’re being hunted. They’re passive, loyal, and unaware of your opportunity. That’s why traditional job posts are failing to attract the caliber of leadership most organizations need.

The solution? Retained executive search.

Unlike job boards that attract availability, retained search targets excellence. These firms operate within the industry, tapping private networks, and building trust with candidates who aren’t actively looking—but are open to the right challenge.

Companies seeking transformational leadership aren’t looking for more applicants. They’re looking for access to the right candidates.

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Wendy Huffman is the Publisher of WBN News Nashville and Africa Editions, where she brings the fun back to journalism—covering local buzz, business insight, and some serious subjects in between. Her role with the Africa Edition grew from her deep commitment to the continent through LetsMakeTheDifference.org, the international nonprofit she founded to empower and uplift underserved communities. 

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Wendy is also the Owner of The Brilliant Edge Agency, a top executive search firm helping companies secure premier talent across industries. Connect with Wendy on Linkedin.com/in/wendyhuffman

Sources: Forbes Leadership, Hunt Scanlon Media, HBR, Korn Ferry, LinkedIn Talent Solutions