Fit Happens: The Executive Search Podcast
Jason BaumgartenFit Happens asks the question most leadership conversations avoid: why do talented people fail in the wrong roles — and thrive in the right ones? Hosted by Jason Baumgarten, an executive search specialist with decades of experience placing CEOs and building boards, each episode blends cutting-edge research with candid conversations with the leaders who've lived it. Because fit isn't luck. It's a s... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Dan Gertsacov, CEO of Big Green Egg, has built a career by saying no to money and yes to fit — four times over. In this episode, we dig into his non-linear path from social entrepreneur to Google exec to restaurant industry leader, and how each chapt... more
Most executives aren't failing loudly — they're quietly eroding from the inside out.
Nearly a quarter of CEOs report feeling burned out daily. But burnout isn't just a personal problem — it's an organizational risk that degrades judgment, shortens v... more
What does it really take to find the role you were built for — and lead it at scale?
In this episode of Fit Happens, I sit down with Scott Pulsipher, CEO of Western Governors University, to explore how a former Amazon leader found the most meaningfu... more
Most executives fail not because they lack talent — but because they're solving the wrong problem.
In this solo episode of Fit Happens, I'm breaking down the single most important sentence any executive can write: "I was hired to do X, as measured b... more
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A leadership-focused show that investigates why talented people fail in the wrong roles and thrive when properly matched. Episodes center on leadership, talent strategy, and organizational design, blending research with candid conversations from CEOs, board members, investors, and senior operators. Notable throughlines include the emphasis on “fit” as a science—covering how to assess, design, and adapt leadership roles to align with culture, governance, and customer (customer or student) focus—along with practical frameworks for onboarding, aligning stakeholders, and building durable organizational systems. The format often features actionable takeaways, real-world case studies, and stories that illuminate how precise leadership matching dr... more
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