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The 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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The 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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The 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
PE Landscape
Team Leadership
What Is an Acid Test?
An acid test evaluates the effectiveness or success of a person, product, firm, industry or initiative through a rigorous test.
September 14, 2021 1 min read
Business Management
Lead Through the Sale Process to Deliver a Successful Exit
The realization of a successful exit to a strategic or financial buyer remains the standard end game for an LBO. While an executive’s actions in…
September 14, 2021 1 min read
PE Landscape
Sponsor Relations
What Is ‘Vesting’ in Private Equity-Owned Companies?
Vesting in a private equity-owned company means management’s reward is simultaneous with investors’ payout.
September 14, 2021 2 min read
Business Management
PE Landscape
What Is an EBITDA Bridge
An EBITDA bridge is a visual data tool that analyzes EBITDA rates to create a summary or forecast of the company’s profitability.
September 14, 2021 2 min read
Career Development
Becoming a 1099 OP: Benefits, Myths, and Misconceptions
1099 contractual work is growing in prevalence for OPs.
September 13, 2021 4 min read
DEI Integration
Team Leadership
Where Women Disappear In Job Applications — And Why
Studying the hiring process reveals that employers are interested in hiring more women — but they don’t appear as frequently in the talent pool.
August 31, 2021 8 min read