Wednesday May 07, 2025

Someone's Getting Hired, Here's How To Make It You (In "Uncertain Times”) I Loren Greiff

In this me to you episode, I am delivering some tough love and strategic clarity for executives facing job search challenges in today's uncertain climate.

Uncertainty isn't new, and someone will get hired despite the chaos - here are the 5 key take-aways to make sure it you.

See uncertainty as feature, not a bug
Extended interview processes are designed to find leaders who leverage uncertainty as an advantage. Companies want those who transform chaos, not merely endure it.

Scarcity is a lie, not the truth
Opportunities haven't vanished; they've transformed. The problem isn't market scarcity but your perspective. Flip your viewpoint and find possibilities in unexpected places.

Campaign, don't just search
Reframe from passive "searching" to active "campaigning." Treat your job hunt as a strategic business initiative. Apply agile methods: iterate, test, learn from failures.

You need to deepen connections
In uncertain times, companies seek referrals through trusted networks. Don't ask "who do you know?" but rather "who needs to know what I know?" - an approach focused on providing value.

Flaunt your battle scars
Don't hide struggles with crisis management - these experiences make you valuable. Perfection won't land you the job; authentic leadership will.

The future belongs to executives who move first, adapt quickly, and build value regardless of conditions. Someone will get hired - make it you.

Chapters:

00:01 - Introduction to uncertainty in the current job market

02:27 - Tough love about job search challenges

04:50 - How uncertainty creates opportunity

07:17 - The rise of temporary opportunities

09:21 - AI's impact on executive roles

11:25 - Breakthrough #1: Reframe your search as a campaign

13:46 - Breakthrough #2: Treat the world as your market

14:59 - Breakthrough #3: Focus on deeper connections

16:14 - Breakthrough #4: Be a leader of change

16:52 - The importance of personal branding