Bill George joins Mosah Fernandez Goodman on part 2 of this 2-part episode. In the second part of this discussion, Bill shifts the lens to the corporate boardroom, drawing from his experience serving on the boards of Target, Goldman Sachs, and ExxonMobil. He breaks down what boards actually look for today, why the first board seat is often the hardest to secure, and how executives should think about board service as both contribution and continued growth.

Takeaways:

• Corporate boards and a reflection on Bill's extensive career and leadership.

• Corporate Board Aspiration

1. How can I help this organization as a Board Member?
2. How can I learn from the experience?

• How do you qualify yourself to be sought after? How do you build your network with these goals in mind?

• The hardest board to get on is the first one.

• Managing an executive-level career and the mindset to be an impactful leader throughout your career.

Bill George joins Mosah Fernandez Goodman on part 1 of this 2-part episode to discuss the evolving landscape of corporate management and the hiring process. They explore the pressures faced by corporate executives, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and the strategies for career advancement in today's job market. Bill emphasizes the need for managers to engage with their teams, the significance of workplace culture, and the impact of AI on the labor market. The conversation provides valuable insights for both executives and hiring managers.

Takeaways

• Corporate executives face unprecedented pressure from external and internal expectations.

• Employees today have higher expectations from their leadership than ever before.

• Bad management leads to high turnover; people leave bad managers, not companies.

• Promotion is based on performance and relationships, not just negotiation.

• The hiring landscape values emotional intelligence alongside intelligence.

• Compassionate leadership is becoming essential in modern management.

• AI will significantly impact the workforce, but its effectiveness depends on how it's used.

• Collaboration is key to innovation; remote work can hinder this.

• Job seekers should prioritize cultural fit over immediate compensation.

Seth Spitzer joins Mosah Fernandez Goodman on this episode of Hiring Insights. Seth is the Global Head of Outside Counsel Management and Operations at Citi. Prior to joining Citi roughly two years ago, he was a partner at Winston and Strawn, an AmLaw 50 law firm in New York. He shares valuable perspective on both the practice of law and the evolving operational role of corporate legal departments. Whether you’re a junior attorney, law firm partner, or in-house counsel, this episode offers practical guidance on navigating change, fostering strong teams, and leading with purpose. Highlights from this episode:

Legal operations is a dynamic, multifaceted field driven by strategy, relationships, and scale.

Key growth areas shaping the future of legal operations.

Exploring diverse career paths that lead to legal ops, because there’s no one-size-fits-all background.

Making a successful career transition through self-reflection and intention.

The role of work-life integration in sustaining a fulfilling career.

How mentorship and relationships fuel long-term success.

Insights on navigating the job search process.