October 2018
PODCAST: HORSEMOUTH.COM WITH ELLEN ROGIN
PODCAST: MANAGER MOJO WITH STEVE CALDWELL
September 11, 2018
MANAGER MOJO WITH STEVE CALDWELL
Understand The Human Side of Mergers & Acquisitions
Leaders throw the term around like we’re high financiers – “M&A.” The reality is that mergers and acquisitions aren’t only about the numbers. There is a human impact, and too often that isn’t taken into consideration or it is not given the consideration that is due. You think nothing is going to change? Think again. It already has the moment M&A is mentioned, and your people know it. More mergers fail than succeed, and the ill-considered impact on employees is a big reason. The only thing we have in business is trust and credibility. If you give those up during the current M&A project, you’ve given up everything. Don’t undermine the trust you’ve built in the team. Understand the human impact of mergers and acquisitions.
PODCAST: MIDDLE MARKET GROWTH CONVERSATION WITH ACG
September 2019
MIDDLE MARKET GROWTH CONVERSATION
WITH ACG
Jennifer Fondrevay spoke with MMG Editor Kathryn Mulligan about her research into why so many mergers and acquisitions fail, and how acquirers and investors can address workforce considerations earlier in the M&A process.
She discussed the “us v. them” dynamic that can emerge in the wake of a transaction, the common mistake of trying to hold on to key executives while neglecting other employees, and practical steps investors and acquirers can take to address common causes of M&A failure.
PODCAST: HUMAN CURRENT WITH HALEY CAMPBELL-GROSS
May 3, 2018
HUMAN CURRENT
WITH HALEY CAMPBELL-GROSS
Haley Campbell-Gross Co-Host of Human Current speaks with Jennifer Fondrevay where they dig into mergers and acquisitions and how organizations can make a difference by rediscovering the humanity in business.
PODCAST: 30 SECONDS CHANGES EVERYTHING WITH KRISTIANE CATES
November 17, 2017
Jennifer talks with Kristiane about helping companies and their employees navigate our data driven, mergers and aquisition era, by helping them tap into the human side of business.
PODCAST: ON THE SHMOOZE WITH ROBBIE SAMUELS
September 19, 2017
ON THE SHMOOZE WITH ROBBIE SAMUELS
A discussion with Robbie Samuels on what defines leadership, the benefits of team trust building, how writing a book is only Step ONE for true impact and the benefits of a pay it forward philosophy (“Always look for how you can give to others.”)
In this episode we explore:
- How I define leadership “The most impressive leaders have a sense of humility.”
- Benefits of building trust in your team and getting positive peer feedback: “I really enjoy working with you, I do my best work when working with you.”
- My “philosophy of pay it forward and give. Always look for how you can give to others.”
- How writing a book is only the first step if you want to have a true impact on the world.
- The benefits of being inclusive when networking and strategies for connecting at events – “The onus is on you. You can always get something out of a conference. If you go at it with the right mindset.”