Gerard Miles (www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-miles) is a veteran executive headhunter, who shares his extensive 15-year journey with a special focus on the gaming industry over the past decade.  We explore Gerard’s founding of Mission One (www.missionone.io), a company dedicated to sourcing top-tier executives globally, and delve into the significance of executive search in a rapidly expanding industry.  Gain valuable insights into the complexities of hiring gaming executives, cultural integration, and the exclusive value of knowing both the industry and its people.  Discover the challenges of headhunting for key roles, the importance of leadership, communication, and strategic understanding, and how to build long-term relationships in this high-stakes world.  We also tackle diversity, cultural fit, and common hiring pitfalls, offering practical advice for professionals aiming to navigate executive careers in the dynamic gaming sector. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 02:31 Gerard's Journey into Gaming Recruitment 06:16 Executive Search Process 13:52 Challenges in Attracting Top Talent 29:50 Qualities of Exceptional Executives 45:31 Understanding Client Culture 46:39 Soft Signals in Candidate Assessment 51:13 The Importance of Diversity in Hiring 58:16 Common Mistakes Executives Make 01:02:07 Community Questions: Industry Insights 01:07:17 How to Get Noticed by Headhunters 01:10:07 Red Flags in Executive Hires 01:13:24 Big vs. Small Companies: Executive Hiring