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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.
Team Leadership
High-Impact Executives Must Master the Art of the Virtual Meeting
Non-verbal feedback can be extremely valuable.
September 14, 2021 4 min read
PE Landscape
Sponsor Relations
SURVEY: Private Equity Firms and Portfolio Company CFOs Suffer Significant Relationship Rifts
Two specific questions produced jarring evidence of deep-rooted conflict.
September 14, 2021 1 min read
DEI Integration
Race in Private Equity and America’s C-Suite Diversity Problem
Private equity has financial incentive to embrace more diverse leadership.
September 14, 2021 6 min read
DEI Integration
PE Landscape
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.
September 14, 2021 4 min read
Sponsor Relations
Team Leadership
Design a Compensation Plan to Maximize Results and Alignment
CXOs must consider what behavioral guardrails will ensure continued focus on the outcomes most vital to the investment thesis.
September 14, 2021 5 min read
PE Landscape
SURVEY: 47% of North American LPs Believe GPs Don’t Take Climate Change Seriously Enough
The paths to sustainability and profitability are more closely aligned than ever.
September 14, 2021 3 min read