How to Interview Like a CEO: The Dallas 500 Share Their Go-to Questions

Chris Crosby

Our CEO Chris Crosby was recently featured in D Magazine’s Dallas 500 article, How to Interview Like a CEO: The Dallas 500 Share Their Go-to Questions, which highlights how senior leaders across North Texas approach hiring and leadership development.

The article brings together perspectives from executives across industries to explore how thoughtful interview questions can reveal a candidate’s leadership potential, decision making style and long term fit within an organization. Chris is included among this group of leaders, reflecting Compass Datacenters’ reputation for intentional leadership and people first growth.

As companies navigate evolving workforce expectations and increasingly complex business environments, the feature underscores the importance of hiring practices that go beyond credentials and focus on alignment, judgment and adaptability.

Readers can explore how members of the Dallas 500 think about interviews as a leadership tool and why the right questions matter when building strong, resilient teams.

Read the full article in D Magazine to learn more about interview approaches shared by Dallas 500 leaders.

Key Takeaways

Leadership visibility

Chris Crosby’s inclusion reflects Compass Datacenters’ standing among respected business leaders in the Dallas region.

Hiring as a leadership practice

The article highlights how executives view interviews as a critical moment for evaluating leadership potential and cultural alignment.

People centered growth

Thoughtful hiring remains a foundational element of long term organizational success.