You Don't Need More Ideas. You Need Executors.
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Most businesses aren’t short on ideas. They’re short on execution.
That big plan to fix ops? Still waiting. The new offer that could unlock growth? Half-launched. The weekly meeting that’s supposed to drive alignment? Mostly just venting.
If you're hitting a wall, it's probably not a lack of strategy, it's a lack of follow-through.
You don’t need more visionaries. You need people who get things done.
Why Executors Matter More Than Ever
Ideas are cheap. Execution is everything. The best executors:
- Love getting things off their to-do list.
- Don't just talk about problems—they fix them.
- Step in wherever needed without drama.
- Create momentum when everyone else is stuck.
But here's the hard part: executors don’t always interview like stars. They're not always the loudest in the room, and they might be able to "sell you" on how truly capable they are. That’s why you need to know what to look for—and what to ask.
5 Interview Questions to Help You Spot Executors
1. Tell me about a time you took something from idea to done. What was your role, and how did you move it forward?
You're looking for ownership, not just participation. Do they talk like someone who drives things forward or waits to be told?
2. How do you organize your day when you have multiple competing priorities?
Executors are often systems thinkers. They like structure, even if it's informal. Look for clues that they know how to keep themselves (and others) moving.
3. When a project gets stuck, what do you do?
Great executors don’t just say "I followed up." They dig in, escalate when needed, or find another way forward.
4. Give me an example of something you didn’t know how to do—but figured out anyway.
You're testing resourcefulness. Executors don't need hand-holding. They Google, they ask around, they experiment.
5. How do you decide when something is "done enough?"
Perfectionists stall. True executors know how to ship, iterate, and keep moving. You're looking for a bias toward action.
What to Watch for Beyond the Interview
- Follow-up: Do they send a thoughtful thank-you email or a one-liner? Details matter.
- Tone: Do they speak in terms of outcomes or tasks? "I made sure X got done" beats "I attended the meeting."
- Curiosity: Do they ask smart questions about your business? Executors think in terms of impact.
Bottom Line
If your business is stalling, you probably don’t need another offsite or brainstorm. You need people who thrive on doing the work—not just talking about it.
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