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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
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
DEI Integration
Team Leadership
Where are Female CFOs in Private Equity-Backed Companies?
A lack of retention strategies keeps women from rising to and staying at the top in private equity.
August 30, 2021 7 min read
DEI Integration
Peer Perspectives
Combating Bias and Breaking Through in Private Equity
“PE is challenging, but it rewards performance. If you are a high-performer comfortable with a fast pace, it is actually equalizing.”
August 27, 2021 4 min read
PE Landscape
Team Leadership
Tight Labor Market Puts Private Equity C-Suite in the Driver’s Seat
There are significantly more C-level opportunities today than there are qualified candidates.
August 02, 2021 4 min read
Business Management
Peer Perspectives
Crafting a Contract That Benefits Both Parties
How to use creative thinking and collaboration to win a competitive contract.
May 21, 2021 6 min read
PE Landscape
Team Leadership
After the Pandemic, Will CFOs Continue Working Remotely?
For better or worse, private equity firms are more likely to let CEOs and CROs work remotely than their PortCo CFOs.
May 04, 2021 6 min read