Recent articles, blogs, presentations and interviews
Maximizing Leader Effectiveness in Mergers and Acquisitions - A HBL Whitepaper
Feb 2024
In the intricate realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where success rates fluctuate between 40% to 80%, and shockingly only 17% meet their financial objectives, enhanced executive onboarding and leadership development emerges as a pivotal factor.
This article explores the profound influence of leadership capabilities on achieving the intended synergies and objectives of M&A deals, underscoring the criticality of leadership development in the first 100 days as a foundational driver of deal success.
Post Close Leaders In Focus - Maximizing Acquired Leader Effectiveness: Success within the First Six Months
Feb 2024
Explore the pivotal role of effective leader integration in driving the financial success of M&A transactions with our HR M&A Roundtable discussion. Featuring insights from over 50 global M&A HR Leaders, including representatives from industry giants like Walmart, Comcast, Apple, and Microsoft, this video dives deep into key themes.
Discover the true investment of leaders, debunk the misnomer of retention-driven ROI, and uncover the direct impact of leadership attrition on deal value. Gain insight into the importance of focused leadership development as a catalyst for growth, illustrated through real-world examples.
Featured in The Consultant’s Compass: Navigating Success with Courage, Curiosity and Compassion
Feb 2024
In this enlightening book, you'll not only gain an understanding of what it truly means to be a consultant, but you'll also be equipped to decide if the thrilling world of consultancy is your calling. Dive in and explore the multifaceted realm that beckons those with a passion for problem-solving, innovation, and strategic partnership, and a true and deep connection with clients
- Featuring Insights From Ned Eustace, Senior Executive Coach
Quantifying HR Impacts
Feb 2024
Hear from Klint C. Kendrick, PhD, SPHR, as he discusses the invaluable collaboration with Ned Eustace in securing a seat at the table and help quantifying HR's impact on leadership. Discover the criticality of building a robust business case, highlighted by the direct costs of leadership attrition and the transformative value of effective leadership.
Charting Unchartered Waters: Navigating The First 100 Days With Acquired Leaders
Jan 2024
A client, recognizing the influence of storytelling to inspire, recently challenged me to create an analogy illustrating the distinct challenges of onboarding a Merger & Acquisition acquired leader. Here's the compelling outcome:
Mastering Leadership in the New Age of M&A: Key Trends and Implications for High Performers
October 2023
I had the privilege of sharing insights on "Post-Close Leaders in Focus: Maximizing Leadership Success within the First Six Months.” It's incredible how corporate development is shaping up!
Today more than ever, leader performance = deal performance. Here are 4 key '23/'24 trends I heard from Corp Dev and PE leaders and their crucial implications for high-performing acquired leaders and their teams:
The Personal Resilience Indicator PRI Practitioner Interview
April 2023
Outcome of an interview with Ned Eustace and Paul Sinclair, PhD, Founder of Mind Matters, exploring the significance of assessing an individual's current resilience level across six domains and twelve drivers; how each driver can be enhanced through targeted, evidence-based exercises and techniques within a coaching practice.
Featured in LEAD OR BE LED: 2023 Leadership Trends Report
Feb 2023
“The idea that a leader is responsible for their own success is fiction. Performing in this environment requires managing an enormous number of unaccounted and unforeseeable challenges diffused across the organization.
The greatest challenge leaders will face in the next year is learning that the only way forward is to work through them together. These are the moments that make them a leader”
- Featuring Insights From Ned Eustace, Senior Executive Coach
Featured in Shaping a Better Future: 2022 Leadership Trends Report
Feb 2022
“We need collaborative leadership that creates the open, transparent, and psychologically safe environments required to coordinate and react to unexpected challenges and opportunities. Leaders need to sharpen their abilities to hear feedback and empower others.”
- Featuring Insights From Ned Eustace, Senior Executive Coach