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Selecting Corporate Executives.

Clive Griffiths
Clive Griffiths
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𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

When working with large companies, choosing the right clients is key. Here’s what I focus on:

1️⃣ 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Great clients prioritise long-term value over short-term costs.

They appreciate quality and provide opportunities for repeat business and referrals.

Why? Focusing only on price often undervalues expertise. It leads to micro-managed, unsatisfying, short-term work.

2️⃣ 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁
Fast-acting clients help projects move faster. This leads to better results and smoother collaboration.

Why? Quick-acting clients help projects move faster. This leads to better results and smoother collaboration.

3️⃣ 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Work with champions who can create opportunities and open doors. They'll have direct access to a decision makers.

Why? A lack of influence can cause your solutions to be ignored. This wastes your time and effort.

4️⃣ 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿
Ideal clients have the power to make final decisions.

Why? Without decision-making authority, even well-received proposals can stall, limiting your ability to drive meaningful change and impact.

🎯 By focusing on these key traits—value creation, urgency, influence, and decision-making authority—you'll build strong, productive relationships with people who not only appreciate you but also take action and drive real results.

These are the partnerships that lead to mutual success, growth, referrals, and long-term impact for both sides.

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