In her conversation with David Lancefield, Jennifer Fondrevay reframes one of the most overlooked dynamics in mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings: grief. Drawing on her experience advising leaders through high‑stakes transitions, Jennifer explains how unacknowledged grief can quietly drain 25–30% of productivity and derail even the most well‑designed deals.
She walks listeners through the five stages of organizational grief, offering practical ways leaders can recognize emotional signals, give teams language for what they’re experiencing, and channel that energy into renewed purpose. Jennifer also explores why high performers often struggle the most, how to handle anger without dismissing concerns, and why keeping customers as the North Star helps teams move beyond turf battles.
