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PL3 Virtual Roundtable Recap: Bridging Cultures, Building Value - The Leadership Imperative in M&A
When deals close, spreadsheets stop talking—but people don’t. The October PL3 Virtual Roundtable explored how leadership behavior and cultural alignment determine whether mergers create value or quietly erode it—and how AI-enabled metrics are giving investors a new lens to measure the human side of M&A.
William Gladhart
Oct 30, 20253 min read


Anxiety - The Silent Culture & Performance Killer
When anxiety goes unchecked in the workplace, performance suffers. This article explores why anxiety is a leading indicator of risk - and how smart leaders surface it early to protect execution, retention, and well-being.

Cynthia Kyriazis
Jun 3, 20252 min read


The Strategic Role of HR Operating Partners in Private Equity
HR Operating Partners play a pivotal role in private equity by optimizing talent, leadership, and organizational strategy to maximize invest

Jim Tolbert
Apr 29, 20253 min read


How Walmart Canada Used Performance Analytics to Eliminate Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Walmart Canada used real-time performance analytics to dramatically reduce supply chain delays in just 30 days
William Gladhart
Apr 3, 20252 min read


The Importance of Leadership in PE Deal Thesis and Due Diligence
Leadership factors should be embedded in the PE deal thesis and due diligence processes to ensure alignment and drive value creation.

Jim Tolbert
Mar 31, 20252 min read


The Five Catalysts for High-Performing Teams in PE Due Diligence
Explores the resurgence of PE M&A activity and the importance of evaluating leadership teams

Lindsay Guzowski
Feb 6, 20252 min read
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