It was my great pleasure recently to meet Sean Conrad. I first met Sean when I interviewed him, in 2005, for a post with MunichRe. It was clear to me then that I was interviewing someone of great talent. I felt moved to offer to recommend Sean on LinkedIn. This is what I wrote:
When I conducted an executive assessment of Sean on behalf of Munich re in 2005, I discovered a young man who combined both the deeply technical skills of his profession and the depth and breadth of competency (or emotional intelligence) needed to progress way beyond the role for which he was applying. His ability to think strategically and to see the big picture stand out as an asset for a future senior executive. Though you probably won’t hear it from Sean, you can expect him to make a great contribution and to go a long way. It’s my pleasure to watch him progress.
Sean had also valued the experience, recognising and valuing the investment MunichRe had made in him whilst he worked with them. He gave the following recommendation which now sits on my own profile on LinkedIn:
I met Dorothy during my interview process at Munich Re and continued working with her through the company’s management development program. Dorothy is very perceptive which makes her a valuable resource in the interview process, able to indentify whether a candidate possesses the key attributes necessary for a specific role. In her role as an executive coach, she challenged me in an encouraging way and her personal interest made me feel like she was invested in my success. I have enjoyed working with Dorothy and am confident she would add value and insight to any individual or team she works with.
Sean Conrad
See LinkedIn for Sean’s profile
Thank you, Sean! As I write I am raising a metaphorical glass to you!