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On April 28th, 2022, David W. Schner, President and Executive Editor of LEADERS Magazine, led an in-person Lunch and Learn event at the CGCC Office. During the event, Mr. Schner discussed the interview process and the various tactics he utilizes to successfully interview the world’s top business leaders and heads of state.
Some key takeaways from the event include:
- Building trust, connection, and a relationship with the interviewee is fundamental for a successful interview
- Get prepared for what the interviewee is interested in (do your research)
- “The key to a good interview is the priority you put on listening”
Around 30 guests from various CGCC member companies and partner organizations participated in the event.
CLICK HERE to watch a recording of the event.
About David Schner
David W. Schner is President and Executive Editor of LEADERS Magazine. He is responsible for overseeing the editorial, production and advertising departments of the publication. David also oversees the international operations of the Magazine including country section development, international projects and special foreign sections. David has traveled extensively and has interviewed a number of heads of state and business leaders worldwide throughout the past years. He has been with LEADERS since 1990 and has held a number of different positions within the Company. Prior to joining LEADERS, David worked for two years at the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom. David graduated from Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut in 1988 where he studied political science and government. He was also captain of the basketball team.