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X-Factor: The Psychology and Tactical Strategy Behind Transformational Leadership in PE 
PE-backed CRO Eric Bluhm shares how to drive transformational growth in a portfolio company.
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X-Factor: Becoming a Change Agent in a Private Equity-Backed Environment
PE-backed CFO Jessica Hamilton shares how to execute transformational change while keeping teams aligned.
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X-Factor: Navigating the Private Equity Landscape — Lessons from a First-Time CEO 
PE-backed CEO Christian Leard shares his journey from public company leadership to PE and how to make the leap
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From Vision to Scale: 5 Key Considerations for Founder-Led to Founder-Influenced Transitions  
Lead your next founder-led acquisition to success under private equity ownership.
Career Development
PE Landscape
Why Commercial Leadership Turnover Persists in Portfolio Companies 
Average commercial leadership tenure is just 25 months. Find out what’s driving it and how executives can improve outcomes.
April 21, 2026 7 min read
Career Development
Sponsor Relations
M&A Experience: How Private Equity Sponsors Actually Assess Candidates
Learn how sponsors evaluate M&A experience and how to position yourself to win offers.
April 19, 2026 2 min read
Business Management
Peer Perspectives
How to Implement Succession Planning in Your Portfolio Company 
Protect your portfolio company’s stability with a strategic approach to long-term talent development.
April 13, 2026 4 min read
Business Management
Peer Perspectives
Accelerate Execution: Make Strategic Planning Meaningful to Employees 
Actionable strategies for educating and motivating your employees to improve alignment and achieve faster, better results
April 04, 2026 4 min read
Business Management
Peer Perspectives
Fixing Broken Revenue Engines in Private Equity-Backed Companies 
Why sponsors bring in fractional revenue leaders and what operators can learn from their expertise.
March 13, 2026 5 min read
Career Development
Sponsor Relations
How Private Equity Sponsors Evaluate Your Career Narrative
Executives seeking PE-backed roles are judged on more than experience. Sponsors want a clear narrative that demonstrates value creation potential.
March 12, 2026 3 min read