The Most Revealing Interview Question for Aspiring Private Equity-Backed Executives

Sponsors cannot afford to trust the fate of their investment to a “replacement level” executive.

Speaking the Language of Private Equity Sponsors

Mastery of the language often only occurs once a leader has spent time inside an LBO.

Former Competitive Athletes in Private Equity

Leading amongst leaders.

Subtle Signs That Can Derail an Executive-Level Video Interview

Virtual backgrounds rarely make a good impression.

SURVEY: Private Equity Firms and Portfolio Company CFOs Suffer Significant Relationship Rifts

Two specific questions produced jarring evidence of deep-rooted conflict.

High-Impact Executives Must Master the Art of the Virtual Meeting

Non-verbal feedback can be extremely valuable.

How to Format Your Resume for a Private Equity Opportunity

Candidates whose thoughtfulness extends to even the finest details of their resume have better odds of advancing to sponsor-facing interviews.

Race in Private Equity and America’s C-Suite Diversity Problem

Private equity has financial incentive to embrace more diverse leadership.

Private Equity’s Use of ‘Cultural Fit’ and Its Impact on Gender Diversity

Establishing greater detail around what constitutes a strong “cultural fit” in a role upfront can empower a more judicious hiring process.

Maximize the First 100 Days As a PE-Backed CFO

The value of all subsequent action will be heavily impacted by the accomplishments of the first hundred days.