Conversation | Executives: What Kind Are Companies Looking For, and Which Ones Succeed?
A new episode of the NOOR podcast explores the kind of leaders Lithuanian businesses truly need today—and what sets successful executives apart.
Today’s executives face a difficult balancing act: delivering the results shareholders expect while earning the trust of their teams.
🎙️ In this new episode of the NOOR podcast, we explore the kind of leaders Lithuanian businesses truly need today—and what sets successful executives apart.
NOOR Partner Marius Rindinas is joined by Laura Duksaitė-Iškauskienė, Partner at executive search and board recruitment firm Master Class Lietuva.
The conversation is packed with practical insights and real-world examples, including:
🟡 What do shareholders really expect from a CEO?
🟡 What does a shareholder’s ideal executive look like?
🟡 Are Lithuanian executives successfully competing in Western markets?
🟡 How much does a top-performing CEO earn?
🟡 Why are more executives pursuing board positions?
🟡 What do candidates leave out—or embellish—during executive recruitment processes?
🟡 Will artificial intelligence replace executives?
🎧 Listen to the full episode.
With such a wide range of topics, this episode offers valuable insights not only for executives, but for anyone interested in leadership.
Episode chapters
0:00:00 Trailer
0:01:40 Introduction
0:02:04 What defines a modern executive?
0:03:17 What do shareholders really need?
0:04:39 Which leadership qualities matter most in Lithuania?
0:07:03 What makes a good executive?
0:09:42 What does a shareholder’s ideal executive look like?
0:12:00 How often should executives change jobs?
0:14:08 We have “unicorns”—are Lithuanian executives attractive to Western employers?
0:19:46 What determines executive compensation?
0:25:24 Why are executives eager to join boards?
0:29:39 What unfair criticism do shareholders receive?
0:31:40 The three “curses” of leadership
0:31:56 What’s the shortest CEO tenure on record?
0:32:18 Preview
0:34:04 The future of the public sector after recent scandals
0:38:18 Why are there fewer women executives? What are their perspectives?
0:41:12 What do executive candidates lie about?
0:42:34 Can you become an executive without a degree?
0:47:16 How can executives stay relevant? Will AI replace them?
0:49:30 What mistake do parents commonly make?
0:53:28 Final advice for executives
