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How Senior Leaders Use Lateral Hires for Growth
Lucas and Luna explore why top executives increasingly take lateral moves — roles that don't promise a promotion but offer massive learning, network growth, and long-term leverage. They break down the case of a Fortune 500 CFO who stepped into a divisional GM role for 18 months before returning to the corner office with broader scope. The hosts discuss the hidden calculus of compensation, equity retention, and board signaling. Luna shares data from a 2025 Korn Ferry study showing that leaders who take one lateral move between age 45 and 55 earn 40% more in total compensation over the…
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