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Leadership Quotient

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21 episodes

3 days ago

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Henry Myers, Co-Founder and Managing Director at High Water Search, shares why entrepreneurship is one of the clearest mirrors for leadership and what that reveals about talent in private equity today. Drawing on his path from finance into building a global PE-focused search firm, Henry explains how personal responsibility, self-awareness, and discernment shape effective leaders on both the investor and operator sides of the table. He unpack...

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In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Henry Myers, Co-Founder and Managing Director at High Water Search, shares why entrepreneurship is one of the clearest mirrors for leadership and what that reveals about talent in private equity today. Drawing on his path from finance into building a global PE-focused search firm, Henry explains how personal responsibility, self-awareness, and discernment shape effective leaders on both the investor and operator sides of the table. He unpack...

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Episodes (20/21)

Leadership Quotient

Beyond the CV: Rethinking CFO Search in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Neil French, Co-Founder & Director at STOIX, shares why the executive search industry needs a more iconoclastic, evidence-driven approach—especially in private equity. Drawing on his unconventional path from aspiring musician to finance recruiter through the 2008 crash, Neil explains how that “challenger” mindset shaped Stoics and why the traditional black-book model still holds back outcomes. He and Lindsay unpack what makes PE roles so...

6 days ago

36 minutes

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From Blank Canvas to Exit: Leading People Through Change in Founder-Led Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Anderson Williams, Talent Development Principal at Shore Capital Partners, shares why sustainable value creation in founder-led private equity depends less on spreadsheets and more on how leaders navigate change. Drawing on his path from fine arts and nonprofit leadership into entrepreneurship and microcap private equity, Anderson explains how creative courage, adaptability, and understanding human drivers shape effective leadership during p...

1 week ago

34 minutes

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Data Over Debate: Why the Next Wave of PE Value Creation Is Digital

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Lee McCabe, Partner at Claymore Partners, shares why the future of value creation in private equity depends on planning for talent early, fixing the broken operating partner model, and building businesses that run on data, not instinct. Drawing on his career across eBay, Expedia, Facebook, Alibaba, and now private equity, Lee explains how exposure to truly digital organizations reshaped his view of leadership, culture, and scalable growth. H...

2 weeks ago

37 minutes

Leadership Quotient

You Can’t Buy Culture: Capability Transfer and Leadership in PE-Backed Change

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Don Purdon, Director of Transformation, Operating Models, Organization Design, and Business Change at Purdon & Associates, shares why sustainable value creation in investor-backed companies depends on treating organizations as integrated systems—not just financial assets. Drawing on his background in organisational psychology, large-scale mergers, and hands-on leadership in PE-backed and listed businesses, Don explains why integrity and ...

3 weeks ago

40 minutes

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Clarity Over Chaos: Building Boardroom-Ready Revenue Leaders in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, John Lepto, CRO at Chamberlain Advisors and Senior Advisor at Clear Go-To-Market, shares why the next generation of value creation in private equity will be led by operator-minded, data-literate revenue leaders—not just financial engineers. Drawing on his path from healthcare banking and B2B SaaS sales leadership into PE-backed value creation and go-to-market advisory, John explains why most teams don’t fail for lack of talent but for lack o...

1 month ago

37 minutes

Leadership Quotient

Flexible Capital, Durable Talent: Building Leadership Teams for the Long Game in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Heath Hunter, Managing Director at the Broadview Group, shares how combining private equity discipline with permanent and flexible capital changes the way investors build businesses and leadership teams. Drawing on his journey from traditional PE to family office investing and now Broadview, Heath explains how longer time horizons enable deeper partnership with management, more thoughtful hiring, and multi-year talent development plans that ...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Leadership Quotient

From NASA to the Middle Market: Engineering Effective Cultures in Private Equity-Backed Companies

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Dr. Phillip Meade, COO of Gallaher Edge, shares why the difference between a “good” culture and an effective culture can be the difference between success and catastrophe. Drawing from his experience leading the cultural transformation at NASA after the Columbia accident, Phillip unpacks the three pillars of an effective culture—driving employee engagement, improving people’s lives, and enabling mission or market success—and how the wrong ps...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Leadership Quotient

Attributes Over Experience: Developing Adaptive Leaders in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Dan Cremons, Founder of Accelera Partners and the Ascend PE Executive Accelerator, shares why the future of leadership in private equity depends less on experience and more on attributes. Drawing from his work developing operating executives and PE-backed leaders, Dan unpacks the three qualities that predict sustained success—EQ (emotional intelligence), AQ (adversity quotient), and GM (growth mindset)—and how firms can operationalize them a...

1 month ago

42 minutes

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Curiosity and Grit: Building Leaders Who Learn Fast in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Matt Young, Operating Executive at North Equity, shares how unconventional paths can create exceptional leaders in private equity. From journalist to documentary filmmaker to growth operator, Matt reflects on how his MFA taught him to read a room better than any MBA and why emotional intelligence, proactivity, and accountability often outperform pedigree. He unpacks lessons from scaling BrightRoll and Yahoo, leading integrations across globa...

2 months ago

33 minutes

Leadership Quotient

From Deals to Decisions: The Human Side of Private Equity Leadership

Private equity is often described in the language of numbers — returns, multiples, and margins. But as Mohamad Chahine, author of Private Equity Next and Operating Partner at Meritrium OmniVentures, reveals, true value creation depends on something far less quantifiable: people. In this episode, Mohamad joins host Lindsay Guzowski to trace his journey from engineer to operating partner to author, exploring how resilience, integrity, and emotional intelligence shape outcomes across deal teams,...

2 months ago

49 minutes

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Trust and Curiosity: The New Edge of Leadership in Private Equity and Venture Capital

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Jeff Tobin, Founder and Managing Partner of AscendX Group, shares how trust, alignment, and urgency shape leadership across Private Equity and Venture Capital. Drawing on two decades of experience spanning turnaround operations, microcap investing, and value creation, Jeff reveals why transparent communication and buy-in at every level are non-negotiable. He discusses balancing urgency with empathy, transitioning from hands-on operator to en...

2 months ago

36 minutes

Leadership Quotient

Alignment and Accountability: Building True Partnerships in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Nick Moscaritolo, Managing Director of Portfolio Company Operations at Platte River Equity, shares how alignment, partnership, and accountability form the foundation of value creation in Private Equity. Drawing on his journey from CFO to Managing Director, Nick explains how empathy, intellectual curiosity, and execution discipline drive results across portfolio companies. He unpacks Platte River’s “pull, not push” philosophy for supporting m...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Leadership Quotient

Beyond the Pizza Party: Making Leadership Assessment a Value Lever in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Max Salazar, Senior Vice President & Head of Executive Assessment at AlixPartners, shares how rigorous leadership assessment and cultural due diligence can transform talent from a risk factor into a value lever in private equity. Drawing on his background as a business psychologist and consultant to middle-market investors, Max explains why “quick, cheap, low-touch” approaches to leadership evaluation fail, how defensiveness and lack of ...

3 months ago

30 minutes

Leadership Quotient

Context Over Credentials: Building Leadership That Delivers in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Keith Giarman, President of the Private Equity & Principal Investing Practice at DHR Global, shares how a context-first approach to talent selection drives value creation. Drawing on his experience as a CEO and executive recruiter, Keith explains why domain expertise alone can derail a hire, how psychometrics and critical-thinking assessments inform better decisions, and the two traits he screens for above all: courage and energy. He als...

3 months ago

39 minutes

Leadership Quotient

From Boardroom to Break Room: Turning Strategy into Results in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Tracey Abbott—global operator turned executive coach, founder of Leadership Current—shares how focus, culture, and curiosity accelerate value creation. From Kodak and Adidas to Bain, PepsiCo, Foot Locker, and owning a Chick-fil-A, Tracey distills lessons from the boardroom and the break room: prioritize the few things that truly move the P&L, translate finance into frontline action, and put culture squarely on the CEO’s desk. She also un...

3 months ago

37 minutes

Leadership Quotient

Entrepreneurial Grit and Talent Strategy: High Performing Teams in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Rupal Patel, Operating Partner at Benford Capital, shares how her journey from CPA and Deloitte consultant to founder and CEO of a 100-employee advisory firm shaped her perspective on leadership in private equity. Rupal reveals how building a company from the ground up taught her the value of empathy, gap analysis, and culture-first hiring. She explains why understanding founder dynamics, supporting first-time CEOs, and putting the right peo...

3 months ago

27 minutes

Leadership Quotient

From Idea to Execution: Building Strong Teams in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Rob Levin, Managing Director and Founder at CIS Ventures, shares how execution is people-powered and why fit for stage matters as much as skills. From diligencing culture and aligning expectations to a 10-day cross-functional onboarding that crushed silos and improved retention, Rob reveals how to build PE-ready teams that can handle governance, speed, and tech adoption without losing the human connection.

3 months ago

45 minutes

Leadership Quotient

Bridging the Gap: Interim Leadership and Culture in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Dave Haslam, Head of Talent at ETONIEN, shares his perspective on the unique role of interim executives in private equity. From stepping into leadership gaps during times of transition to balancing tactical execution with cultural alignment, Dave highlights why specialists are increasingly in demand and how interim leaders create stability in the midst of change. Drawing on his career journey from finance to recruiting, he reveals how the ri...

4 months ago

32 minutes

Leadership Quotient

In the Trenches: Trust, Loyalty, and Leadership in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, The Crucible CEO Lindsay Guzowski speaks with Doug Guess, Operating Partner at Resurgens Technology Partners, about the leadership principles that drive success in private equity. Doug shares his perspective on working with portfolio company CFOs and management teams, emphasizing why competency is only the starting point — and why trust, chemistry, and communication are what ultimately determine success. From navigating challenges to forging...

4 months ago

34 minutes

Leadership Quotient

Adaptability and Fit: Building Strong Teams in Private Equity

In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Joe O’Shields, VP of Finance – Portfolio Operations at Eagle Merchant Partners, shares how adaptability and trust-building shape leadership in private equity. From partnering with founder-led businesses to navigating tough hiring markets, Joe reveals why personality fit and hands-on collaboration are critical to driving growth and building resilient management teams.

4 months ago

33 minutes