Investor & Management Relationship
The Underestimated Power of Soft Skills in Private Equity
When we think of Private Equity, hard skills such as financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring often come…
Coaching: 6 ways to boost a manager’s performance
For more than a decade, I’ve been coaching managers, entrepreneurs and executives in their quest for performance and…
Mental State and Under-Performance: The 7 Emotional States That Sabotage Our Success
We’ve all had those days when everything seems to go smoothly: tasks are easily accomplished, ideas flow and…
The 7 Dilemmas of Growth Company Leaders
Leaders of growing companies are often torn between numerous challenges and dilemmas that require difficult choices to ensure…
How a CEO can deal with a leader’s disappointing performance
The performance of a member of the management team can sometimes be disappointing, which poses a challenge for…
The pitfalls to avoid when leading in times of crisis
The crisis can act like a steamroller for people in positions of responsibility. It creates stress and anxiety…
What should a new CEO work on first when joining a company?
A new CEO’s first 100 days in a company are crucial. During this period, he must assess the…
Identifying a Distressed Leader: Signs and Strategies for Support
Sometimes, personal or professional difficulties affect a leader’s ability to carry out his or her duties to the…
8 ways to be a bad manager by abusing your power
“If you want to test a man’s character, give him power,” said Abraham Lincoln. In her excellent book…
5 human skills to develop to feel better at work
“How are things at work? This is a question frequently asked by friends and family, and when you…
No victim, no persecutor, no savior : restoring a healthy relationship with others
(For French version, click here) When I ask managers about their greatest sources of joy and suffering in the…
