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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: Managing the Transition from Founder-Led to Founder Influenced

5 key considerations for leading your next founder-led acquisition to success under private equity ownership

Career Development

Top 5 Mistakes When Diligencing a Private Equity-Backed Opportunity

Safeguard your career trajectory and reputation through rigorous deal vetting

March 03, 2023 5 min read

Sponsor Relations

Team Leadership

4 Ways to Better Leverage Your Sponsor and Board

To drive value creation efficiently and expeditiously, maximize the resources available to you

February 06, 2023 4 min read

Sponsor Relations

Team Leadership

Why Sponsor-Executive Transparency Matters —And How to Build It

What CXOs can do to establish the financial and operational transparency they need to succeed

January 24, 2023 4 min read

Sponsor Relations

Team Leadership

Mitigating the Roadblocks of Working with a Misaligned Sponsor

Better communication is often the solution to common problems between sponsors and management

January 24, 2023 4 min read

Sponsor Relations

Team Leadership

5 Sponsor Attributes That Executives Value Most

Private equity governance models may vary, but certain sponsor attributes attract and retain skilled leaders

January 24, 2023 5 min read

Career Development

Team Leadership

The 3 Key Traits that Derail CRO Performance & How to Spot Them

A framework for testing the traits that block sales and marketing leaders from achieving success

January 06, 2023 5 min read